India's education minister resigns after exam leak protests

Indian student protesters forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign following sustained pressure over major exam paper leaks. The government agreed to compensate affected families, granting the protest movement a significant victory against PM Narendra Modi's administration.

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Priyanka, Alia, Vicky react to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This development follows weeks of student protests concerning the NEET exam controversy. Many students celebrating the minister's resignation gathered at Jantar Mantar. Several Bollywood celebrities reacted positively to the news on social media platforms. Pradhan stated he took responsibilit

Student leader to education minister: Dharmendra Pradhan's political career before NEET row

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday. He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to ongoing protests. Pradhan's tenure saw the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. His political journey began in student politics in Odisha many years ago. He previously held key portfolios in the Union government since 2014.

Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP: India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

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India's Cockroach Janta party gears down their protests after getting E ERYTHING THEY WANTED! Protest works, people! Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP: India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits share.google/tsPrJTnyq3l9... The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

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India Approves Tougher Exam Leak Law After Student Protests

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India’s lower house of Parliament approved tougher penalties for leaks of competitive exam papers on Wednesday, responding to a wave of student protests that posed one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent years.