Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:32am on 22 Jul 2026,Wednesday Politics
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the ongoing controversy over the NEET paper leak and examination reforms. Calling the situation "very serious" and "very grave", Patnaik said several students were violently attacked and injured during the protests. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since the controversy erupted, he said he agreed with Opposition parties demanding Pradhan's resignation. His remarks add to growing political pressure on the Narendra Modi government over the handling of the NEET crisis, as Opposition leaders continue to seek accountability and reforms in the examination system. (PC: The Telegraph)
