Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Patnaik Demands Pradhan's Resignation Over NEET Paper Leak
Naveen Patnaik, the leader of the BJD party, is very upset about what happened to students and political leaders in New Delhi.
He wants the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of a big problem with a school exam called NEET.
Patnaik supports the students who are protesting and wants the government to talk about it in Parliament.
But some BJP MPs from Odisha are not happy with Patnaik.
They say he is wrong and that there were also problems with exams when he was in charge of Odisha.
They also say that the students should not have broken the rules during their protest.
Naveen Patnaik demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak.
Patnaik condemns police action against students and political leaders.
BJD supports students' agitation and demands a special discussion in Parliament.
BJP MPs criticize Patnaik for his demand and highlight examination irregularities in Odisha.
BJP MPs argue that protesters should not cross security barricades or breach prohibited areas.
- Who
- Naveen Patnaik, BJP MPs, Students, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Demand for resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi, Odisha
- Why
- Alleged police action against students and political leaders, examination irregularities
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
BJP MPs' Response
Resignation Demand
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
Naveen Patnaik demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak issue.
BJP MPs' Response
BJP MPs criticize Patnaik for his demand, stating it is not based on facts.
Police Action
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
Patnaik condemns police action against students and political leaders as shocking.
BJP MPs' Response
BJP MPs argue that protesters should not cross security barricades or breach prohibited areas.
Examination Irregularities
Naveen Patnaik's Stance
Patnaik highlights examination irregularities across the country.
BJP MPs' Response
BJP MPs allege similar irregularities occurred in Odisha during the BJD government's tenure.
- Key Figures
- Naveen Patnaik, Dharmendra Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi, Bhartruhari Mahtab
- Incident
- NEET paper leak and subsequent protests
- Location
- New Delhi, Odisha
- Demand
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
- Support
- BJD supports students' agitation and demands a special discussion in Parliament