Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following nationwide protests over alleged examination paper leaks, intensifying calls for sweeping reforms to India’s competitive examination system.
India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of mounting pressure over a nationwide controversy surrounding alleged examination paper leaks. His resignation follows widespread student protests and sharp criticism from opposition parties demanding accountability and urgent reforms to restore confidence in the country’s examination system.
The controversy has triggered demonstrations across India, with students accusing authorities of failing to safeguard the integrity of competitive examinations. Protesters have called for stricter oversight, greater transparency, and stronger measures to prevent future examination irregularities that they say threaten the future of millions of candidates.
Pradhan’s resignation represents a significant political setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has faced growing scrutiny over its handling of the crisis. The development is expected to intensify debate over education governance and place additional pressure on the administration to introduce meaningful reforms.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi pledged to establish fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for officials found responsible for examination paper leaks. In a statement posted on X, he said those attempting to undermine the future of young people would face strict consequences.
However, critics argue that tougher penalties alone will not resolve systemic problems within India’s examination process. The satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), formed amid public frustration over youth unemployment and examination controversies, dismissed the proposal as insufficient and reiterated its demand for comprehensive education reforms and Pradhan’s resignation.
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