Old Video Of Rajnath Singh Saying 'Ministers Don’t Resign In NDA Govt' Goes Viral After Dharmendra Pradhan Quits

New Delhi: An old video showing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh telling media that “ministers don't resign in the NDA government” went viral on social media after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday amidst intensifying students protest over the NEET-UG exam paper leak and other examination irregularities.

The video dates back to 2015, when the Opposition was seeking the resignation of then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje for their alleged roles in facilitating former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi’s immigration application.

As Rajnath Singh attended a press conference amidst the resignation demands, he had told media, “Nahi nahi mantriyo ka tyag patr nahi hota yaha. Ye UPA government nahi hai, NDA government hai. (Ministers will not resign as it is the NDA government, not UPA government)."

Reacting to the viral video, a netizen commented, “Aged like milk!” Another quipped, "This 10 year challenge hits hard."

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation comes amidst intensifying students' protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

In his resignation letter, Pradhan said his decision was driven by concern for students rather than personal considerations.

He wrote, "I deeply respect the aspirations, emotions and legitimate expectations of the youth of the country. Turning the dreams of India’s young generation into reality has been a moral commitment of all of us in political and social life. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity to serve the nation under his visionary leadership. However, irregularities came to light regarding the NEET-UG examination held on May 3, 2026."

He added that he took “full responsibility” from day one and “never turned away from the situation”. “However, even during this time, individuals holding responsible positions attempted to create obstacles and mislead students—an act that caused me deep distress," he added.

He further said, "I have always held unwavering faith in the strength of our democracy and have deeply respected the aspirations, dreams, and expectations of the youth. They are not merely India's future; they are the torchbearers, creators, and architects of a new and developed India. I am pained by the events of the past ten days. This is not a matter of personal prestige for me.

India's youth power is the true strength of this nation. It is my resolve not to let the country's youth get ensnared in a web of confusion.

Considering the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country—with the aim of preventing anti-national forces from exploiting it, preserving national unity, ensuring that not a single Indian student's future gets entangled in legal complexities, and allowing our children to devote their time to studies and focus on building their careers—I have submitted my resignation."

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