Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation: A big revelation has been made regarding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan in the NEET paper leak controversy. It is claimed that the government wanted to save him, but CJP rejected the offer.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Inside Story: After the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister amid the NEET paper leak controversy, a big political revelation has now come to light. According to media reports, the government had tried to keep him in the cabinet till the last moment. For this, an important proposal was also put forward in the meeting held with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, but the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) refused to accept it. It is being told that the government had kept the option of removing Dharmendra Pradhan from the Education Ministry and giving him some other ministry. However, CJP made it clear that its only demand is not from the post of Education Minister, but complete resignation from the cabinet.
What was the government’s offer?
According to media reports, on Saturday the CJP delegation met Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. During the meeting, it was suggested by the government that instead of removing Dharmendra Pradhan from the cabinet, his department should be changed. The government’s argument was that it is the prerogative of the Prime Minister to remove a minister or change his ministry. But CJP immediately rejected this proposal. However, independent official confirmation of these claims has not been made public by the government.
Why did CJP not accept the compromise?
Quoting sources, it is being said that CJP had said that changing the ministry alone would not be enough to restore public trust after the NEET paper leak controversy. The party clearly told the government that under no circumstances will it agree to anything less than the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. After this the events changed rapidly and Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post.
‘Hero’ welcome in Parliament after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
After the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, a different picture was seen in the Parliament complex on Monday. NDA MPs were already present at Makar Dwar and warmly welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan. On reaching the Parliament, they took him inside and also made him wear a traditional cap as a mark of respect. This entire incident was seen as a message of support from BJP towards Dharmendra Pradhan.
Opposition demonstration in Parliament
Meanwhile, opposition leaders including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demonstrated in the Parliament complex. The opposition raised the issue of alleged police action on students during the NEET agitation and demanded an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah. This political confrontation was seen outside the Parliament at a time when preparations were going on inside to discuss the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
What was the conversation between Jairam Ramesh and Dharmendra Pradhan?
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh met Dharmendra Pradhan in the Parliament complex. It is said that Jairam Ramesh told him, ‘This happens.’ To this Dharmendra Pradhan replied, ‘Nothing happened. I am not an AC room activist, I am a street fighter. This comment of his has now become a topic of discussion in political circles.
Why did the pressure increase after the NEET controversy?
Following the NEET paper leak controversy, massive demonstrations took place across the country. The movement was led by CJP and made the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan its main demand. Meanwhile, the government has also introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to strengthen the examination system. The government says that with this, strict action can be taken against organized crimes like paper leaks.