Archive · 24 Jul 2026
UP Congress demands Pradhan's resignation over paper leaks
The Congress leaders in Uttar Pradesh are very upset about the examination paper leaks that have been happening for over five years.
They think the government is not doing enough to fix the problem and are asking for the Education Minister to resign.
They also say that students who are protesting are being treated badly by the police.
The Prime Minister said the government is working on a new law to punish people who leak exam papers, but the Congress leaders say that's not enough and the Minister should still step down.
UP Congress leaders demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination paper leaks.
Leaders accuse the government of failing to address systemic flaws in the examination process.
Students protesting the paper leaks are allegedly subjected to police action and repression.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a comprehensive law to introduce stricter provisions and punishments for paper leaks.
Congress leaders maintain that legislative changes alone are insufficient and demand political accountability.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Demands for political accountability and resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks
- When
- Friday, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Thursday night
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged systemic flaws in the examination process and inadequate government response to paper leaks
Congress Leaders
Central Government
Accountability for Paper Leaks
Congress Leaders
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and hold those responsible for the leaks accountable.
Central Government
Announced a comprehensive law to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for examination paper leak cases.
Handling of Student Protests
Congress Leaders
Alleged that students protesting are being subjected to brutal baton charges and repression.
Central Government
No direct response to the allegations of repression, but emphasized measures taken to arrest and imprison those responsible for paper leaks.
- Issue
- Alleged examination paper leaks
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Government Response
- Preparing a comprehensive law for stricter provisions and punishments
- Protests
- Students protesting over the controversy
- Allegations
- Police action against protesters and Opposition leaders