Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation showed that, for the BJP, students, youth and the country come before any political post. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisions to ensure strict punishment for those guilty of paper leaks were commendable.
In a post on X, Shah said the resignation reflected the party’s principle that the nation and its students matter more than office. He also said the Modi government respects the feelings of young people and is committed to reforms that will prevent paper leaks and restore trust in the exam system. Shah further said he was confident the government’s steps would bring justice to students who cleared NEET fairly. His comments came after Pradhan stepped down amid nationwide protests over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks.
Shah’s remarks frame Pradhan’s exit as a sacrifice made in the interest of students rather than a political setback. The government is now trying to present the resignation, along with tougher anti-leak measures, as proof that it is responding seriously to the crisis.
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Education Minister saying his first priority is to understand the departments functioning.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the party will demand accountability from the BJP government in Parliament over paper leaks and seek reforms to protect students.
The student led CJP called off its nationwide agitation calling the Education Ministers resignation a victory for democracy.
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the exam paper leak controversy.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the country paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War.
India honours its Kargil heroes at the 1999 wars lessons on vigilance and intelligence remain relevant today.
The Centre has proposed tougher anti-cheating laws, increasing jail terms and fines to crack down on paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said it will decide its next demands based on the government’s response, signalling the protests are not over.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
The Centre and CJP held a two hour meeting.
The Centre sought time till Saturday to respond the CJP demand for Dharmendra Pradhan resignation.
The Congress and the CJP intensified protests over the NEET paper leak as the Centre prepared for crucial talks with students leaders in Delhi.
Opposition protests over the paper leak row disrupted Parliament for the fifth straight day.
PM Modi announced a tougher anti paper leak law as the Centre prepared for fresh talks with the CJP.
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