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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Paper Leak Scandal
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:59 AM
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Indian minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following revelations of leaked government documents, a move seen as a step toward political accountability.
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Thursday after a series of government documents were leaked to the press, sparking widespread criticism and calls for accountability. The documents, which included sensitive policy drafts and internal memos, were released by an anonymous source and quickly circulated across media platforms.
The leak prompted protests from civil society groups and opposition parties, who demanded a thorough investigation into how the documents were accessed and shared. In response, the ruling party announced an internal review and pledged to strengthen data security protocols.
Pradhan’s resignation was welcomed by opposition leaders, who said it was a necessary step to restore public trust. He had been a key figure in shaping educational reforms, and his departure marks a significant shift in the ministry’s leadership.
The government has indicated that a new minister will be appointed shortly, and a formal inquiry into the leak will be launched to prevent future breaches of confidential information.
The leak prompted protests from civil society groups and opposition parties, who demanded a thorough investigation into how the documents were accessed and shared. In response, the ruling party announced an internal review and pledged to strengthen data security protocols.
Pradhan’s resignation was welcomed by opposition leaders, who said it was a necessary step to restore public trust. He had been a key figure in shaping educational reforms, and his departure marks a significant shift in the ministry’s leadership.
The government has indicated that a new minister will be appointed shortly, and a formal inquiry into the leak will be launched to prevent future breaches of confidential information.