Why isn't PM sacking Education Minister Pradhan despite repeated paper leaks, asks Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his decision to retain Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated paper leaks in national exams like NEET-UG. Gandhi highlighted ongoing exam irregularities, calling for either Pradhan's removal or Modi taking responsibility, and accused the government of undermining India's education system. The NEET-UG 2024 and 2026 exams both faced paper leak allegations, leading to cancellations and re-examinations, with the government announcing a shift to computer-based testing from next year.
- ▪NEET-UG 2024 and 2026 both experienced paper leaks, prompting investigations and re-examinations.
- ▪The National Testing Agency cancelled the May 3 NEET-UG exam due to irregularities, with a re-exam scheduled for June 21.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi demanded the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing repeated failures and alleged government inaction.
- ▪Pradhan announced that NEET will transition to a computer-based format from the next academic year to prevent future leaks.
- ▪Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS nexus of damaging India's education system and called for legal action against those involved in the leaks.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 17, 20260 asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was not sacking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite repeated paper leaks in his tenure.In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi also questioned the "silence" of the Prime Minister on the matter. Also read: NEET-UG | Test in turmoil "NEET 2024: Paper leaked. Exam not cancelled. Minister did not resign. CBI set up an investigation. A committee was formed.”"NEET 2026: Paper leaked. Exam cancelled. Minister still did not resign. CBI is investigating again. Another committee will be formed," Mr. Gandhi posted on X.The National Testing Agency cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (Undergraduate) held on May 3 amid allegations of irregularities.
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