Dharmendra Pradhan's big NEET resignation statement targets 'anti-national forces' behind protest

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that his resignation was "not a matter of personal prestige," saying he stepped down to prevent what he described as anti-national forces from exploiting the nationwide agitation over examination paper leaks. In a two-page note posted on social media, Pradhan said his decision was aimed at protecting students' futures and preserving national unity. He also called students' aspirations legitimate while alleging that some individuals had attempted to mislead protesters during the agitation. Watch the full story, key excerpts from his resignation note, and the latest developments surrounding the student protests.