Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Opposition Criticizes BJP for Honoring Pradhan Amid NEET Controversy
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticized the BJP for honoring Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament.
Pradhan had recently resigned as the Union Education Minister due to public anger over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities.
Gandhi accused the BJP of celebrating the ruined futures of students and glorifying Pradhan despite the controversy.
The BJP, however, sees Pradhan as a respected leader who has contributed significantly to the education sector.
The political row comes as the Centre introduced a bill to strengthen measures to prevent paper leaks and examination-related malpractice.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament.
Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid protests over the NEET paper leak.
Gandhi accused the BJP of celebrating the ruined futures of students and glorifying Pradhan.
The BJP sees Pradhan as a respected leader who has contributed to the education sector.
The Centre introduced a bill to strengthen measures to prevent paper leaks and examination-related malpractice.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP MPs, NDA MPs
- What
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament amid the NEET paper leak controversy.
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Parliament of India
- Why
- Gandhi accused the BJP of celebrating the ruined futures of students and glorifying Pradhan despite the controversy.
Opposition Leaders
BJP
Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Opposition Leaders
Pradhan's resignation was forced due to public anger over the NEET paper leak controversy and the government's failure to address the issue.
BJP
Pradhan's resignation was a voluntary decision, and the BJP sees him as a respected leader who has contributed significantly to the education sector.
BJP's Felicitation of Pradhan
Opposition Leaders
The BJP's decision to felicitate Pradhan in Parliament is a celebration of the ruined futures of lakhs of students and a glorification of corruption.
BJP
The BJP's felicitation of Pradhan is a show of support and respect for a leader who has served the nation in various capacities.
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2024
- Resignation Date
- July 25, 2024
- Bill Introduced
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill
- Protests
- Nationwide protests over alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi
Sources
Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament, accuses Modi government of 'celebrating ruined futures'
Opposition leaders slam BJP in Lok Sabha over ‘superstar’ welcome of Pradhan in Parliament