Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Cabinet amid protests tied to the NEET-UG controversy. In his resignation letter, he said the move was intended to protect students’ futures and to ensure the situation was not used for other purposes as public anger over the issue grew.
According to the details available from his letter, Pradhan said he had remained committed to students, teachers and education reforms during his tenure. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance and support, framing his departure as a decision taken in the larger interest of the education system rather than a retreat from responsibility.
The resignation comes at a politically sensitive moment, with the NEET-UG row turning into a major national issue and drawing protests from multiple quarters. Pradhan’s letter suggests he wanted to reduce further strain around the controversy while keeping the focus on students and the credibility of the examination process.
His exit is likely to intensify the debate over accountability in the handling of the NEET-UG controversy. It also places fresh attention on how the government plans to address concerns around exams, student trust and the broader agenda of education reform in the coming days.
