Pradhan’s resignation is not out of remorse, says Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday alleged that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was not an act of accountability over the NEET paper leak, but the result of sustained nationwide protests by students.He claimed that neither Mr. Pradhan nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed remorse over the controversy despite the Centre acknowledging the paper leak in May.Addressing reporters, Mr. Pradhan’s resignation letter did not accept responsibility for the leak but stated that he was stepping down to prevent “anti-national forces” from exploiting the issue.
- ▪Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday alleged that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was not an act of accountability over the NEET paper leak, but the result of sustained nationwide protests by students.He claime
- ▪Pradhan nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed remorse over the controversy despite the Centre acknowledging the paper leak in May.Addressing reporters, Mr.
- ▪Pradhan’s resignation letter did not accept responsibility for the leak but stated that he was stepping down to prevent “anti-national forces” from exploiting the issue.
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Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday alleged that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was not an act of accountability over the NEET paper leak, but the result of sustained nationwide protests by students.He claimed that neither Mr. Pradhan nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed remorse over the controversy despite the Centre acknowledging the paper leak in May.Addressing reporters, Mr. Kharge pointed out that Mr. Pradhan’s resignation letter did not accept responsibility for the leak but stated that he was stepping down to prevent “anti-national forces” from exploiting the issue. “It is very clear that Mr. Pradhan’s resignation is not one of conscience or accountability.
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