Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Ambedkar Criticizes Pradhan's Resignation Over NEET Issue
Prakash Ambedkar, the chief of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Ambedkar claimed that Pradhan's resignation did not show regret for the 22 students who died by suicide due to the NEET exam paper leak.
He also alleged that the resignation was due to internal differences within the ruling establishment.
Ambedkar questioned the centralization of education and whether the government would provide compensation to the families of the deceased students.
The government, on the other hand, accepted the resignation and promised to provide compensation within the rules.
The VBA continues to support the Cockroach Janta Party and the students involved in the agitation.
Prakash Ambedkar criticized Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation for not showing regret over student suicides.
Ambedkar alleged internal differences within the ruling establishment led to Pradhan's resignation.
The resignation letter did not mention action against policemen for alleged brutality.
Ambedkar questioned the centralization of education and demanded compensation for the families of the deceased students.
The government accepted the resignation and promised compensation within the rules.
- Who
- Prakash Ambedkar (VBA chief), Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister), Narendra Modi (Prime Minister), JP Nadda (Union Minister)
- What
- Criticism of Pradhan's resignation and the NEET exam paper leak issue
- When
- July 25, 2023
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Alleged inefficiency leading to student suicides and centralization of education
VBA's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Reason for Resignation
VBA's Perspective
Pradhan resigned due to internal differences within the ruling establishment, not out of regret for the students' deaths.
Government's Perspective
The government accepted the resignation and will provide compensation to the families of the students who died by suicide.
Action Against Police
VBA's Perspective
There is no mention of action against policemen for their alleged brutality.
Government's Perspective
The government has not explicitly stated any action against the police.
Centralization of Education
VBA's Perspective
The centralization of education is only for money-making and should be rolled back.
Government's Perspective
The government has not commented on rolling back the centralization of education.
- Resignation Announcement
- July 25, 2023
- Number of Student Deaths
- 22
- Resignation Letter Content
- Mentions anti-social elements infiltrating the agitation, no regret over student deaths
- VBA's Stance
- Supports Cockroach Janta Party and students' agitation
- Government's Compensation
- Will provide honourable compensation within rules