India, July 25 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday threw its full support behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign, with party president Nitin Nabin describing the move as an example of "the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life."

The statement came just over an hour after Pradhan stepped down amid mounting nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities.

In a post on X, Nabin praised Pradhan's tenure as Education Minister, highlighting his role in implementing key reforms.

"As Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji played a pivotal role in reforming India's education landscape and successfully implementing the land...