New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday, saying he was taking moral responsibility in the wake of the controversy surrounding alleged examination paper leaks.
In his resignation letter, Pradhan said that the issue had deeply affected the confidence of students and their families. He added that the credibility of the country's examination system must be protected and expressed hope that his decision would help the government focus on strengthening the system and restoring public trust.
His resignation comes after weeks of protests by students and criticism from opposition parties over repeated allegations of paper leaks. The development is being seen as a significant political move as the Centre faces increasing pressure to ensure fair and transparent examinations.
The government is expected to continue working on tougher safeguards against paper leaks, including stronger security measures and stricter action against those involved in examination fraud.
Q&A
Q. Why did Dharmendra Pradhan resign?
A. He said he was taking moral responsibility amid the controversy over alleged examination paper leaks and to uphold the credibility of the education system.
Q. What triggered the resignation?
A. The resignation followed growing criticism, student protests, and concerns over repeated allegations of irregularities in public examinations.
Q. What happens next?
A. The government is expected to push ahead with reforms aimed at making public examinations more secure, transparent, and accountable.
Q. Will examination reforms continue?
A. Yes. The Centre has indicated that efforts to strengthen the examination system and prevent future paper leaks will continue.
