Controversy Erupts as Congress Calls for Action Against Education Minister

Congress chief whip Jairam Ramesh has issued a privilege notice against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for allegedly demeaning parliamentary procedures following remarks made after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. A parliamentary panel is examining NTA reforms and has called key figures for discussions on the incident and subsequent actions.

Amidst rising tensions in Indian academia and governance, Congress chief whip Jairam Ramesh has escalated a brewing conflict by moving a privilege notice against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The move comes on the heels of Pradhan's controversial comments following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak debacle, perceived as undermining parliamentary integrity.

As the NTA faces scrutiny over alleged examination irregularities, a parliamentary panel, spearheaded by Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, steps in to address potential reforms, summoning key educational leaders for a critical discourse.