Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation as Union Education Minister on Saturday, saying the decision was driven by the need to protect the future of students and prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting the massive youth protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Pradhan, whose resignation was the core demand of the protesters, announced his decision on X hours before the third round of talks between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Centre. Sad to see events of last 10 days; this is not matter of individual prestige for me: Dharmendra Pradhan in resignation letter.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 25, 2026
Pradhan's resignation was the main demand of the protesters camping at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month.The protest site at Jantar Mantar erupted in celebration the moment news of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation arrived.
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