Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amidst NEET Exam Controversy

Summary

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread student protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, aiming to preserve national unity and allow students to focus on their futures.

Key Points
  • Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amidst NEET-UG exam irregularity protests.
  • His resignation letter emphasized national unity and protecting student futures from legal complications.
  • The government canceled the initial NEET exam, ordered a CBI investigation, and planned a re-examination.
  • The protest group Cockroach Janata Party welcomed Pradhan's resignation and celebrated at Jantar Mantar.
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