Indian Education Minister Resigns Following Weeks of Nationwide Youth Protests
The resignation follows weeks of youth-led protests that drew hundreds of thousands nationwide and kept pressure on the government over exam accountability.
- On Saturday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, citing the need to protect students from a "web of confusion" amid the NEET-UG 2026 controversy.
- Protests erupted following alleged irregularities in the May 3, 2026, examination. Results declared on July 16 showed success for deserving candidates, yet widespread concerns over paper leaks fueled nationwide demonstrations.
- The Government handed the investigation to the CBI and cancelled the initial NEET-UG examination, announcing a re-examination for more than 2 million candidates. Future tests will shift to Computer-Based Test mode.
- Police fired tear gas to scatter young protesters in the Indian capital as demonstrations intensified. This unrest follows activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, reflecting mounting pressure on officials.
- The Centre is drafting legislation to curb examination paper leaks, proposing a law featuring Special Fast-Track Courts and a Special Task Force to address offences and strengthen system integrity.
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