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Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amidst widespread protests and concerns over the NEET paper leak and examination reforms. Patnaik emphasized the gravity of the situation, the broken trust in the examination system, and urged the government to engage in dialogue with protesting students and prioritize the issue in Parliament.

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Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amidst widespread protests and concerns over the NEET paper leak and examination reforms. Patnaik emphasized the gravity of the situation, the broken trust in the examination system, and urged the government to engage in dialogue with protesting students and prioritize the issue in Parliament.

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