Congress Protests Exam Irregularities, Demands Education Minister's Resignation

Congress Stages Protest Demanding Education Minister's Resignation Over Exam Irregularities

New Delhi, July 21, 2026 – The Congress party staged a significant protest outside 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi. Party workers and leaders are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.

The primary reason for the demonstration is the concern over exam irregularities that have surfaced nationwide, incidents of paper leaks, and the subsequent impact on the future of millions of students. Congress leaders allege that recurring malpractices have been observed in various recruitment and entrance examinations over the past few years.

Demand for Transparency and Accountability

The party asserts that the Union Education Minister must take moral responsibility for these incidents and resign from his post immediately. Protesters chanted slogans against the central government, demanding full transparency and accountability in the examination system.

Congress believes that any compromise with the future of the youth is unacceptable. The party has urged the government to take concrete action against paper leak incidents.

According to Congress leaders, merely announcing investigations is insufficient; the government's priority must be to take strict action against the guilty, implement comprehensive reforms in the examination system, and ensure justice for the affected students.

The party also emphasized that the continuous irregularities have eroded the youth's trust in government recruitment and entrance examinations. This sustained lack of faith among young aspirants is a growing concern.

Enhanced Security Measures and Future Course of Action

Security has been significantly tightened around the Prime Minister's residence. The Delhi Police have deployed additional security forces in the area in response to the protest. Necessary arrangements have also been made to maintain normal traffic flow and prevent any untoward incidents.

The Congress has made it clear that they will continue to raise this issue, from the streets to Parliament, until the interests of the students are protected and those responsible are held accountable.