CJP demands Pradhan resignation amid NEET leak
Analysis based on 33 articles · First reported Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The ongoing protests and political uncertainty may negatively affect investor sentiment in the education sector and government-related stocks. However, the government's swift legislative action to curb paper leaks could restore confidence in the examination system.
The India — Rashtriya Janata Dal (CJP) is leading protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET paper leak. The CJP has three key demands: Pradhan's resignation, no legal action against protesters, and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide. The government has accepted two demands in principle but refuses to remove Pradhan. The Union Cabinet approved stricter anti-leak legislation with up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 10 crore fines. CJP founder Cockroach Janta Party was diagnosed with typhoid but vowed to continue protests. Third round of talks is scheduled.
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