'I took responsibility, never turned away from the situation': What Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation letter says
- Posted on July 25, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
India's Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his position following sustained public pressure regarding NEET-UG exam irregularities. Through an official statement, Pradhan emphasized his commitment to accountability and institutional integrity, citing concerns that prolonged controversy could undermine student interests and create opportunities for destabilizing forces. The resignation represents a significant response to nationwide demonstrations demanding accountability in the competitive examination system.
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'I took responsibility, never turned away from the situation': What Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation letter says
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union education minister on Saturday, weeks into protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party over irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. In a letter posted on X, Pradhan said the decision was meant to stop the controversy "from harming students' futures" and to ensure that "anti-national forces do not exploit the situation."
