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Joshi had defended the early release of 11 men serving life terms for raping Bilkis Bano and killing her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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The newly formed team is now expected to carry the probe forward and submit its status report before the top court on July 27.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid the NEET paper leak controversy. A senior BJP leader and five-time MP from Dharwad, Joshi has previously handled key portfolios including Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines. As he takes charge of one of the government's most closely watched ministries, Joshi's immediate challenge will be restoring confidence in India's examination system, implementing reforms,

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign from his post as Union Education Minister, describing it as an act of placing national interest above personal ambition.

Just two days before being named Interim Education Minister, Pralhad Joshi spoke exclusively to NDTV about the NEET paper leak controversy, the government's response, and the future of India's examination system. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was extremely sensitive about students' futures and claimed that everyone responsible for the paper leak had been arrested. Joshi also highlighted the Centre's anti-paper leak law, saying it provides for up to 10 years' imprisonment and a 1 crore pen

Hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, emotions ran high at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where students and protesters reacted to the development. Many described the resignation as a victory for students and democracy, while recalling weeks of protests over the NEET paper leak and demanding accountability for the alleged police action during the July 20 protest. Despite the CJP announcing the withdrawal of its agitation, several protesters said their movement was far from ov

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said he has stepped down, a move that came amid widespread protests demanding his resignation over the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. In a letter posted on X, he said it has never been a matter of personal prestige for him.

The President's office, after accepting Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Pralhad Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening

Why is Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation being seen as one of the most significant political developments for the BJP in recent years? In this discussion, NDTV examines Pradhan's rise as one of the party's key strategists, his role in delivering crucial Assembly election victories, implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), and emerging as one of the BJP's most influential organizational leaders.

According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the turning point came during the second round of talks between the Centre and CJP representatives on Friday.

What led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation? In this special report, NDTV explains the crucial 72 hours that changed the course of the nationwide student movement. According to sources, the CJP refused to withdraw its demand for the minister's resignation, issued a 72-hour ultimatum, and warned of a fresh march to Parliament if no action was taken.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post, weeks after student protests in Delhi over the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. He announced the decision on X, sharing a 543-word, two-page letter addressed to PM Modi.

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The announcement came in a joint government-CJP press conference this evening, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister. His resignation was the CJP's core demand

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that he has seen Pradhan's dedication to strengthen India's education system closely

Nearly 30 years ago, around 1,500 students gathered outside the Odisha state secretariat to protest an exam paper leak. One among them, would later become the Education Minister of India. He was Dharmendra Pradhan.

Earlier on Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan said in a social media post that he had submitted his resignation to PM Narendra Modi.

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was the main demand of the protesters camping at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month.

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Anyone who has raised a finger at our students, attacked them, shot at them has to be held accountable, Gandhi demanded.

Policemen using loudspeakers asked the protesters to vacate the place, now that their demand has been met

The social media-driven CJP spearheaded student protests that broke out in response to exam paper leaks, and is seeking systemic reforms in the education system.

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The moment the news broke, the atmosphere at Jantar Mantar turned celebratory with the crowd of protesters cheering, dancing, singing and waiving Indian flags under yellow canopies.

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CJP's Abhijeet Dipke said we have two more demands after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

The CJP members had been holding a sit-in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive exams.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live News Updates: Students across India, led by the satirical political group CJP, have been protesting for over a month, demanding Pradhan's resignation following the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

Dharmendra Pradhan quit as Education Minister amid widespread protests demanding his resignation over the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

Born on June 26, 1969, in Talcher, Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan is the son of Debendra Pradhan and Basant Manjari Pradhan.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with the protesters and reaffirmed support for their key demands to the Centre. Backing the call for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Rahul Gandhi also demanded an apology to students over the controversy and action against those accused of attacking protesters.

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The stage is set for the third round of talks between the government and the CJP, with both sides expected to meet this afternoon amid a continuing impasse. The CJP has maintained three key demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of alleged NEET suicide victims, and the withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful protesters.

Ahead of the next round of talks with the government, the CJP has once again reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as the movement's central and non-negotiable demand. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the talks would hold little significance if there is no movement on the resignation issue. While the government has reportedly agreed in principle to two of the three demands raised by the student body.

Sonam Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike in solidarity with the CJP members, who were demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated the services of 47 officials as part of a major overhaul following the controversy over alleged paper leaks and examination-related irregularities.

Amid the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy, top government sources have told NDTV that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is not under consideration. According to sources, the government believes resigning would be the easiest option, but its priority is to fix the examination system rather than walk away from responsibility.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday told the government that its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable and asked for a public apology to the protesting students who were rutally thrashed on July 20. In a meeting with Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh, the CJP also demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of those who committed suicide after the cancellation of the NEET test on May 3, its spokesperson Saurav Das said. The two-h