Vyapam scam: Congress demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The party accused Pradhan of allegedly taking undue advantage from a prime accused in the Vyapam scam

The Congress on Thursday demanded the resignation of Union Minister for Oil and Petroleum Dharmendra Pradhan for allegedly taking undue advantage from a prime accused in the Vyapam scam.

"If it is true that Petroleum minister took favours from Vyapam scam accused then he must resign," said Congress leader Manish Tewari.

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On Wednesday, Pradhan had refuted all charges levelled at him by the Congress party, saying his travel documents are well documented and everything is in public domain.

The Congress had also said that in light of these revelations, there was no reason for Dharmendra Pradhan to continue as a Minister.