Dharmendra Pradhan Returns to Parliament After NEET Scandal Resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan returned to the Parliament complex in New Delhi on Monday, July 27, 2026, receiving a rousing welcome from Bharatiya Janata Party and NDA MPs. This appearance followed his resignation on Saturday, July 25, which occurred amid weeks of nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET 2026 examinations.

While the Cockroach Janta Party had demanded his exit, senior BJP leadership—including Home Minister Amit Shah, President Nitin Nabin, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh—framed the resignation as an act of political accountability and sacrifice for the national interest. During his return, Pradhan dismissed sympathy from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, asserting that he is a "street fighter, not an AC-room activist."

Pradhan's reception and the public support from party leadership have sparked speculation regarding his future. Reports indicate he may be assigned a key organizational role or tasked with leading upcoming Assembly election campaigns across five states.