Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation
Resignation Details
- Date: July 25, 2026
- Reason: Stepped down amid weeks of intense nationwide student protests at Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over NEET-UG exam paper leaks and testing irregularitie
- Letter Details: In his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan stated he wanted to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and ensure students' futures are not entangled in legal complications
- Social Media Update: Updated his X bio to "MP (LS), Sambalpur," removing his ministerial title. [1]
