Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times

'Mantri Pradhan's continuation in office blot on democracy: Congress after UGC candidates flag issues with papers

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday criticised the government over reported issues with UGC-NET Sociology and English question papers, saying Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation in office is a "blot on our democracy" as well as reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "cynical political calculations".

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramsh said it required the might of the armed forces and the whole of the government at every level to conduct the re-NEET on June 21, 2026.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.