Pakistan, July 25 -- India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following nearly two months of nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted his resignation with immediate effect, according to Indian media reports.

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In a statement shared on social media, Pradhan said he had dedicated more than four decades to education as a student, teacher, and policymaker. He reiterated his belief that a strong and inclusive education system is essential for national development and expressed respect for the aspirations and concerns of young people.

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