Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pradhan Resigns Amid NEET Protests
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister, stepped down after 28 days of protests by young people in Delhi.
They were upset about a leaked exam and other problems with tests.
Opposition parties supported the protesters.
Sharad Pawar, a former minister, said this shows the power of young people and democracy.
The opposition wants the Prime Minister to say sorry for how protesters were treated and for students who died by suicide.
The government says they respect the youth and will make changes to prevent exam leaks.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on July 25, 2024.
Protests lasted 28 days at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over NEET paper leak and exam irregularities.
Opposition parties provided moral and parliamentary support to the protesters.
Pradhan accepted moral responsibility and resigned to prevent 'anti-national forces' from exploiting the protests.
Opposition demands accountability for violence against students and comprehensive education reforms.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Protesting Youth, Opposition Parties
- What
- Resignation of Education Minister over NEET paper leak and exam irregularities
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protests demanding accountability and reforms in public examinations
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Government and Education Minister
Resignation Demand
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Protesters and opposition parties demanded Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and irregularities.
Government and Education Minister
Pradhan initially took responsibility but resigned after sustained protests.
Accountability and Reforms
Protesters and Opposition Parties
Opposition demands accountability for violence against students and comprehensive education reforms.
Government and Education Minister
Government acknowledges moral responsibility but focuses on Pradhan's resignation as a resolution.
- Resignation Date
- July 25, 2024
- Protest Duration
- 28 consecutive days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Figures
- Sharad Pawar, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pawan Khera
- Issues Raised
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, CBSE marking irregularities
- Student Suicides
- 21 alleged suicides due to NEET cancellation
- Opposition Support
- Moral and parliamentary support from opposition parties
Sources
'Youth and Students Far More Important Than Any Position': Amit Shah on Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Youth, Students Above Any Position: Amit Shah on Pradhan's Resignation
Victory for students: Opposition
'A Victory For Youth Unity': Sharad Pawar Hails Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Over NEET Paper Leak
Pradhan’s exit not an end but only beginning of struggle against a corrupt system: Congress
Pradhan steps down
Amit Shah Reacts To Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation, Says BJP Prioritises Youth Over Positions
Massive Student Protest Over NEET Row: Pradhan steps down
'Nation Above Post': Amit Shah On Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
'Major victory for unity of youth power': Sharad Pawar on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
'Dharmendra Pradhan's Exit Not An End But Only Beginning Of Struggle Against A Corrupt System': Congress Leader Pawan Khera | VIDEO
Pradhan’s resignation victory of youth power: Pawar
Victory of youth and democracy: Sharad Pawar on Pradhan’s resignation