Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, raising questions about alleged links involving a trust reportedly associated with his family.

Addressing a press conference, BJD leaders referred to discussions circulating on social media and alleged that Dharmendra Pradhan's wife, Mrudula Pradhan, is the chairperson of Vikas Foundation Trust. The party further alleged that a residential property was purchased in the United States using funds linked to the trust.

According to the BJD, Pradhan's daughter stayed at the property while pursuing legal studies in the US. The party also claimed that her local guardian was one...