Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pradhan Resigns Amid NEET Controversy
Dharmendra Pradhan, who was the Education Minister, resigned because there was a big problem with the NEET exam papers being leaked.
Many students were protesting and wanted him to step down.
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, said he was sad to see Pradhan go but respected his decision to put the country first.
Vembu also praised Pradhan for caring about young people, especially those from rural areas.
Pralhad Joshi is the new Education Minister and said he will do his best in his new role.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister due to the NEET paper leak controversy and student protests.
Sridhar Vembu praised Pradhan for putting the nation above self and for his dedication to rural youth.
Protesters celebrated Pradhan's resignation, seeing it as a victory for their cause.
Pralhad Joshi assumed charge as the new Education Minister, expressing gratitude and commitment to the education sector.
Pradhan's resignation was framed as a selfless act to prevent exploitation of the situation by anti-national forces.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Sridhar Vembu, Pralhad Joshi
- What
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister amid NEET paper leak controversy and protests.
- When
- Saturday, July 24, 2026
- Where
- India, with protests at Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Pradhan resigned to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and to maintain national unity.
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Resignation Motivation
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters saw Pradhan's resignation as a victory for their cause and a step towards accountability in the NEET paper leak controversy.
Government's Perspective
The government framed Pradhan's resignation as a selfless act to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and to maintain national unity.
- Resignation Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2026
- New Education Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Controversy
- NEET paper leak
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Sridhar Vembu's Role
- Founder of Zoho
- Pradhan's Former Position
- Education Minister
