India: Ex-Education Minister Pradhan says Gen Z 'misled'
Dharmendra Pradhan spoke for the first time since his resignation as education minister following mass protests against him. He said he "suffered" because of Gen Z, who led the protests. Follow DW for more.
Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has spoken out for the first time since resigning amid youth protests, accusing Generation Z of misleading the younger generation. The protests, which lasted about 15 days, were sparked by exam irregularities in competitive exams like NEET. At least 21 students reportedly took their own lives after the NEET exam was cancelled due to a leaked question paper.
Pradhan acknowledged that he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign from his post, as the issue was not crucial to him. He emphasized the need for understanding the new generation instead of resisting them. Meanwhile, India's government clarified that consumers will not have to pay charges for apps-based instant digital payments, with merchants only incurring a nominal fee.
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