'Some people tried to mislead Gen Z': Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on resignation, student protests
Speaking at a ceremony, Dharmendra Pradhan said he had met PM Modi and sought his permission to acknowledge the aspirations of the younger generation.
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified his actions and motivations behind his resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy that sparked student protests. Pradhan stated that he had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his concerns about the younger generation's aspirations and requested his intervention to address the protesters' grievances directly.
Modi agreed, and later addressed the issue himself. Pradhan emphasized that he never sought personal glory in the matter and that the government took immediate action following irregularities reported in the May 3 NEET-UG examination. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was tasked with the probe, the test was canceled, and a re-examination conducted on June 21, with results declared on July 16.
Pradhan highlighted the importance of India's young population, with around two crore children born annually, underscoring that within a decade, there will be 20 crore children in the 15-25 age group who will shape India's future as a global leader.
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