What happened
The Opposition has rejected the government’s offer of a debate on paper leaks unless Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns first. In Parliament, MPs from the INDIA bloc continued to press the same demand, arguing that the minister must take responsibility before any discussion on the issue.
Rahul Gandhi led a symbolic march to Gandhi Smriti in solidarity with students protesting paper leaks and alleged government mistreatment. The protest was linked to wider student anger and showed that the Opposition was combining parliamentary pressure with street mobilisation.
Background and earlier position
Paper leaks have become a recurring governance and fairness issue in the examination system. The current political conflict reflects a larger debate on accountability: whether discussion in Parliament should proceed alongside ministerial responsibility, or whether the resignation demand must come first.
What changed now
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