Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister after weeks of protests over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks. His exit places him in a rare line of ministers who left office amid controversy, pressure or accountability.

Before Dharmendra Pradhan, only one other sitting Union minister had resigned amid public pressure since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014 – journalist-turned-politician MJ Akbar.

Before Dharmendra Pradhan, only one other sitting Union minister had resigned amid public pressure since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014 – journalist-turned-politician MJ Akbar.

From a flat no to seeking a day's time, this is the first time that the issue of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation has come closest to the zone of consideration.

Naveen Patnaik backed students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak and sought Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The BJD also demanded accountability for police action and an impartial probe into the clashes.

Naveen Patnaik demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing serious student protests over NEET paper leak issues.

Naveen Patnaik demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing serious student protests over NEET paper leak issues.

New Delhi: Odisha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik today sought Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's