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Dharmendra Pradhan

politician from Odisha, India

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Parliament Plans NEET Paper Leak Discussion, Govt Says

The government, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, says it is ready to hold a detailed, rule-based discussion on the NEET paper leak from the start of the Monsoon session and urges opposition parties to help frame an agenda without delaying business. Opposition protests and accusations of obstruction are cited as hindering dialogue, while Rijiju emphasizes a productive debate to inform the public about government actions.

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Hazare letter to Modi backs Pradhan resignation

Anti-corruption veteran Anna Hazare wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging dialogue over police action during student protests and arguing that broad youth grievances—from NEET paper leaks to unemployment—reflect public distress rather than mere law and order. He also backed calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as a signal of accountability and governance improvement, stressing that such steps would not weaken the government.

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Key facts

Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of the Lok Sabha, member of Rajya Sabha, Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Citizenship: India
Born: June 26, 1969

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