Bengaluru, May 21 -- As the political storm surrounding the NEET UG 2026 paper leak has intensified, Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying he should take "moral responsibility" for the failure of his department.

"Youths are protesting against the government of India for the (NEET) paper leak due, which happened to their inefficiency and corruption. The government of India has failed to protect the interests of 22 lakh youths who appeared for NEET. This is repeating every year. They have sold out their morality to the education mafia, to the medical seat mafia. .. The BJP government should take the responsibility, and Education Minister Dharmendra Prad...