Probes, protests & pressure: What led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister marks a significant moment in India's education system, which has been reeling from the fallout of the NEET UG paper leak scandal.
The controversy began in May with allegations of a paper leak and sparked widespread outrage among students and parents, mass protests, and even student deaths by suicide.
The NEET UG exam has become a gateway to medical and dental colleges, but its rigid format and lack of flexibility have been criticized for years.