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Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Education; Rajya Sabha MP

Rajya Sabha, OdishaAge: 54Education: MA Political Science, Utkal University
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₹11.5 Cr
Total Assets
3
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Family Abroad

CONTROVERSIES

high2024-05-07

NEET Paper Leak Crisis — Biggest Exam Scandal

NEET-UG 2024 paper leaked. 67 students scored perfect 720/720 (unprecedented). CBI arrested several people. States demanded scrapping NEET. As Education Minister, Pradhan faced massive opposition calls to resign. NEET-PG postponed. Government set up high-level review committee.

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medium2020-07-29

NEP 2020 — Three-Language Formula Controversy

National Education Policy 2020 with three-language formula faced Tamil Nadu-led protests accusing it of Hindi imposition. Pradhan as Education Minister defended NEP despite south India objections.

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high2024-06-19

UGC-NET Cancellation 2024

UGC-NET exam cancelled a day after it was held due to integrity concerns. Dark web leak alleged. Second major exam controversy in same month as NEET scandal.

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ASSETS DECLARED

📦 Movable Assets₹6.5 Cr
🏠 Immovable Assets₹5.0 Cr
🚗 Vehicles₹30.0 L
💎 Gold & Jewellery₹20.0 L
💵 Cash in Hand₹5.0 L
Total Assets₹11.5 Cr
Liabilities₹10.0 L
* Source: Self-declared affidavit filed with Election Commission of India

FAMILY & CHILDREN

🇮🇳 Son and daughter
📍 India💼 Private
* Family information compiled from EC affidavits, official interviews & public records

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