Goa, July 25 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Cabinet on Saturday amid mounting nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. His resignation comes after days of sustained demonstrations and growing demands for accountability from students, opposition parties and civil society groups.

Pradhan's exit follows widespread protests led by students across the country, with demonstrators accusing the government of failing to safeguard the integrity of competitive examinations. Protesters had repeatedly demanded his resignation, holding him morally responsible for the alleged lapses in the examination system.

The resignation marks a significant political develo...