From one paper leak protest to another: Full circle for Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union education minister amid massive student protests over alleged paper leaks.
Pradhan first gained prominence in 1996 leading an ABVP-backed agitation against a Class XII question paper leak in Odisha.
He is credited as the architect of BJP's maiden victory in Odisha and served as party's election in-charge for Bihar (2014) and Uttar Pradesh (2022) polls.
Pradhan launched the Ujjwala scheme to expand LPG access while serving as petroleum minister (2014-2021).
Prior to his resignation, protests led by the CJP (Chhattisgarh Joint Protest) at Jantar Mantar demanded action on paper leaks.
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