Majithia hails Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as youth's major victory
Synopsis
Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia has welcomed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as a victory for India's youth — but immediately turned the spotlight on AAP's Punjab government, accusing Kejriwal and Sisodia of demanding Centre's accountability while staying silent on repeated paper leaks in their own state.
Key Takeaways
Bikram Singh Majithia (SAD) on 25 July called Dharmendra Pradhan 's resignation 'a major victory for the country's youth.' Majithia credited the sustained movement by youth, teachers, and activist Sonam Wangchuk for securing moral accountability at the Centre.
He alleged paper leaks occurred every year in Punjab since AAP came to power, citing the Naib Tehsildar , Junior Engineer , and Baba Farid University Pharmacy Officer recruitments.
Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were accused of demanding accountability at the Centre while staying silent on Punjab's recurring exam controversies.
Majithia said Punjab's youth would now demand answers from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and state ministers.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Saturday, 25 July congratulated youth across India, calling Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a landmark outcome of a prolonged national campaign against paper leaks and examination irregularities. Majithia described the development as 'a major victory for the country's youth.'
Key Developments
Majithia extended congratulations to young aspirants, teachers, and social activist Sonam Wangchuk for their contributions to the movement demanding accountability over recurring examination scandals. He said moral responsibility had finally been acknowledged at the highest level with Pradhan's resignation from the Union Cabinet.
The SAD leader also specifically congratulated the youth of Punjab, while simultaneously calling on them to now turn their scrutiny toward the state government.
Majithia's Charge Against AAP in Punjab
Majithia levelled sharp criticism at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging that paper leaks had occurred every year since AAP came to power in the state. He claimed that examinations including the Naib Tehsildar recruitment, Junior Engineer recruitment, and the recent Baba Farid University Pharmacy Officer recruitment had all been mired in controversy.
He alleged that organised cheating networks and financial transactions linked to a 'leak mafia' had surfaced repeatedly, yet no minister or official had accepted moral responsibility or stepped down. Majithia claimed these allegations exposed systemic failures under the current state administration.
The Double-Standards Argument
Majithia pointed to what he called a glaring contradiction: AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia had previously joined protests in Delhi demanding moral accountability and resignations over paper leak cases at the Centre, but were now, according to him, maintaining 'complete silence' over similar controversies in Punjab.
He questioned whether accountability was a standard that applied only to the Central government while the AAP administration in Punjab remained exempt from the same moral framework.
What Majithia Said About Punjab's Youth
The SAD leader warned that the youth of Punjab, emboldened by the national movement's success, would now demand answers from state ministers and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over every leaked examination. He said thousands of young aspirants had seen their hard work and futures jeopardised by recurring irregularities, and the time for accountability at the state level had arrived.
With Pradhan's resignation setting a precedent at the Centre, political pressure on state governments facing similar allegations — including Punjab — is likely to intensify in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
And the grievances of young aspirants are legitimate across multiple states. But the SAD's own record in Punjab is not without blemish, and framing AAP's silence as uniquely hypocritical glosses over a systemic problem that predates the current government. The more substantive question — whether any state government, regardless of party, has built a credible anti-leak infrastructure — goes unasked. Pradhan's resignation sets a rare precedent; whether it triggers genuine reform or remains a one-off political scalp will depend on what institutional changes follow.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Dharmendra Pradhan resign?
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reportedly submitted his resignation amid sustained public pressure over paper leaks and examination irregularities at the national level. The resignation was welcomed by opposition leaders, including SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia, as an acknowledgement of moral responsibility.
What is Bikram Singh Majithia's reaction to Pradhan's resignation?
Majithia called it 'a major victory for the country's youth,' crediting the long-running movement by young aspirants, teachers, and activist Sonam Wangchuk. He also used the occasion to demand similar accountability from the AAP government in Punjab.
What exam irregularities has Majithia alleged against AAP in Punjab?
Majithia alleged that since AAP came to power in Punjab, paper leaks have occurred annually, with controversies surrounding the Naib Tehsildar recruitment, Junior Engineer recruitment, and the Baba Farid University Pharmacy Officer recruitment, among others. He claimed organised cheating networks and financial transactions had been exposed but no one had resigned.
Why did Majithia accuse Kejriwal and Sisodia of double standards?
Majithia pointed out that AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia had previously protested in Delhi demanding resignations over paper leaks at the Centre, but were now silent on similar controversies in Punjab under their own government. He questioned whether moral accountability applied only to the Central government.
What did Majithia say about Punjab's youth going forward?
Majithia said Punjab's youth, inspired by the national movement's success, would now demand answers from state ministers and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over every leaked examination. He called on the AAP government in Punjab to accept moral responsibility as the Centre had done.
