X Bio Updated: Dharmendra Pradhan Drops 'Education Minister' Designation On Social Media After Resigning

New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan updated his X bio shortly after tendering his resignation as the Union Education Minister amidst massive protest across the country over NEET-UG exam paper leak and other exam irregularities. Pradhan dropped his ministerial designation from the bio. His X bio now reads, “MP (LS), Sambalpur. Views personal. RTs not endorsement”.

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."

The Opposition leaders and the Cockroach Janta Party, who had been for weeks demanding for Pradhan's resignation, welcomed the development.

In a post on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, “Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a huge step towards reshaping our education system.”

Praising the efforts of the students who had been protesting continuously, Gandhi said, “Well done to students across the country; we are proud of all of you. Heartiest congratulations to every young person, every student who took to the streets and stood firm to protect democracy, the Constitution, and their future."