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Dharmendra Pradhan Explains Resignation Over NEET Protests
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that attempts were made to "mislead" Gen Z during protests concerning the NEET paper leak issue, which prompted his resignation from the post. Speaking in Bhubaneswar, Pradhan addressed students, emphasizing that the ministerial position was never paramount to him. He also mentioned discussing his resignation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that young people's aspirations are more important than any office. Pradhan, who is also the Sambalpur MP, indicated he would return to public service.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 15 R 3
- Left (3): The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (15 votes, 17 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today · The Lallantop (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, NDTV, Outlook India, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Republic World, Times Now
- International (1): Deutsche Welle