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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Delhi Exam-Paper Protests

8/20/2026

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Pradhan Resigns

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on August 19, 2026, after youth-led protests over leaked exam papers in Delhi.
The protest movement is turning to citizen audits of 100 government schools, with plans to extend the model to public healthcare.
Police deployed tear gas and batons, injuring at least 178 people, including security staff.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) plans to replicate the school-audit model in other regions.

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Pradhan Resigns

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on August 19, 2026 after youth-led protests over leaked exam papers in Delhi.
A protester’s father, Mohammad Mafik, died from injuries allegedly inflicted by BJP-linked workers during the school-audit campaign.
Rajasthan’s government banned outsiders and photography in government schools after the audit campaign was announced.
Education-policy expert Samina Bano cited drunk teachers and fake appointments, urging an overhaul of education.

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Pradhan Resigns

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on August 19, 2026, after youth-led protests over leaked exam papers in Delhi.
The protest movement is turning to citizen audits of 100 government schools, with plans to extend the model to public healthcare.
Police deployed tear gas and batons, injuring at least 178 people, including security staff.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) plans to replicate the school-audit model in other regions.

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