Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid mounting nationwide pressure.

New Delhi, July 25: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday amid mounting pressure over the ongoing controversy surrounding examination paper leaks and demands for reforms in India's examination system.

In his resignation statement, Pradhan said he was stepping down in the interest of students and to ensure that the focus remains on improving the country's education system. He added that transparency, accountability, and public trust in examinations must be strengthened.

The resignation comes a day after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi announced three conditions for ending the deadlock in Parliament. One of those conditions was the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the handling of examination-related issues. While the demand added political pressure, the government has not stated that the resignation was linked to the opposition's conditions.

Pradhan's resignation follows weeks of student protests and public debate over repeated examination irregularities. Student groups have been demanding stricter action against those responsible for paper leaks and comprehensive reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.

The development is expected to intensify political debate over education governance and examination reforms. The Central Government is likely to announce further measures aimed at restoring confidence in the country's competitive examination system.

Further developments, including the appointment of a new Union Education Minister, are awaited.

What Next?

With Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, attention now turns to Rahul Gandhi's remaining demands. His second condition is a public apology by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to students over the exam paper leak issue. The government has not yet responded to this demand.