Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET row

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday amid escalating nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. His resignation, submitted to PM Modi, marks a major victory for students and activists who had demanded accountability. Key demands included compensation for suicide victims and withdrawal of FIRs against protesters. Talks with government ministers had indicated in-principle agreement on some issues.