Congress hails Pradhan’s resignation, credits Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi
Telangana Congress leaders have welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for students and the Opposition's campaign over the NEET examination paper leak. The leaders credited Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for their role in amplifying the issue and supporting the students' movement. The resignation has been seen as a result of united public movements compelling the government to respond to people's concerns.
- ▪Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid the controversy over the NEET examination paper leak.
- ▪Telangana Congress leaders have hailed the resignation as a victory for students and the Opposition's campaign.
- ▪The leaders have called for reforms in the education system and measures to prevent future paper leaks and ensure transparency in national-level competitive examinations.
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Telangana Congress leaders, including TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud, Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna, and State Mahila Congress president Errabelli Swarna, among others, welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for students, youth movement and the Opposition’s campaign over the NEET examination paper leak.Participating in a rally on Necklace Road on Saturday, Mr. Goud said that students had united against the Centre’s “authoritarian approach”. TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy has led a victory rally in Sangareddy and hailed Rahul Gandhi’s leadership.At Gandhi Bhavan, Congress leaders and workers celebrated the resignation by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.
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