Rahul Gandhi Says 'Time to Remove Modi Government' After Education Minister's Resignation

India's Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, declaring that "it is time to remove the Modi government."

Reacting to Pradhan's departure, Gandhi said the resignation represented a significant victory for students and young people who had been protesting over the alleged examination paper leak scandal. He argued that the development demonstrated the power of sustained public pressure and called for broader political accountability.
 

According to Gandhi, the resignation alone is insufficient to address the concerns raised by students across the country. He urged the government to ensure transparency, protect the future of young people, and implement meaningful reforms to restore confidence in India's examination system.
 

The Congress leader also accused the Modi administration of failing to safeguard the interests of students and alleged that repeated examination irregularities had severely undermined trust in public institutions.
 

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of nationwide protests demanding that he accept responsibility for a series of examination paper leak controversies. His resignation marks one of the most significant political concessions by the central government since the demonstrations began.
 

Gandhi said the public response should serve as a reminder that democratic pressure can bring about political change. He urged citizens to continue holding the government accountable and suggested that the latest developments reflected growing dissatisfaction with the ruling administration.
 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defended its handling of the crisis, maintaining that it has already announced measures aimed at strengthening the examination system and preventing future leaks.

The political fallout is expected to continue as opposition parties seek to build momentum from the protests, while the government faces renewed scrutiny over education policy and governance ahead of future electoral contests.