Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: Rahul Gandhi says, ‘Well done, students’, Kejri says, ‘great victory of democracy’

Theindiapostdaily.com – Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of "individual prestige" for him.Pradhan said he is disturbed by the series of events that have unfolded over the last 10 days and has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi."I took responsibility for the NEET paper leak from day one," he said.He also said that anti-national forces should not be allowed to take advantage of the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country.Pradhan's resignation comes amid Cockroach Janta Party-led protests at Jantar Mantar, demanding his accountability for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking process, as well as seeking wider reforms in the conduct of public examinations.Here's how different political leaders are reacting to the news:Abhijeet Dipke, Founding President of Cockroach Janta Party, says, "There's no need to be afraid. This is democracy. He has resigned, but we have two more demands.

We won't go like this. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned."“But the families of the children who committed suicide should receive compensation of one crore rupees. They should get it.

One crore rupees compensation to all those families. And second, these police goons who acted on the 20th. Action must be taken against the police officers for that.

Remember, do not mess with cockroaches…” Rahul Gandhi posted on X, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a huge step towards reshaping our education system. Well done to students across the country; we are proud of all of you.Heartiest congratulations to every young person, every student who took to the streets and stood firm to protect democracy, the Constitution, and their future.2 demands still remain – the Prime Minister should apologize while respecting the students and India's future, and action should be taken against those guilty of violence against students.For other sections of society—farmers, laborers, the poor, every person whom this government has suppressed and crushed—true courage lies in standing firm in a constitutional manner for one's dignity.The time has come to remove this government. Don't be afraid!Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "This is a victory for the youth.

It's a victory for the new generation who came forward with their demands. The government had to bow down…"Kunal Ghosh, TMC MLA, says, "He should have done it earlier… BJP was trying to protect him.

This is the victory of the people and students who were protesting… This is the victory of the whole country…" P Chidambaram, Senior Congress leader, wrote on X, "I have just heard the news that the Union Minister of Education has resigned. I welcome the resignation.

I hope it will defuse the situation and pave the way for discussion of the fundamental issues in Parliament and outside."Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress leader, says, "Better late than never. This should have come earlier. There wouldn't have been so much damage.

The young generation across the country has lost faith in exams, so the entire system should change. A new system should be introduced… The demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister wasn't just from Congress alone; it was from the youth of the entire country…" Arvind Kejriwal, AAP National Convenor, says, "Congratulations to all of you.

Congratulations to the youth of our country. It is a matter of great joy that your struggle has borne fruit. Dharmendra Pradhan ultimately had to resign.

This is a great victory for our democracy. People in our country had begun to lose faith in democracy. They felt that governments do not listen.

People would raise their voices before the government and plead with folded hands, but the government never listened.” B Mahesh Kumar Goud, Telangana Congress president, on Saturday said the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is the result of the struggle of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other parties.Pradhan's resignation is a victory of the students, he said in a statement.Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of "individual prestige" for him. Shashi Tharoor, Senior Congress leader, says, the resignation of the Education Minister is an acknowledgment that accountability in a democracy cannot be indefinitely evaded. It comes after weeks of determined, peaceful voices raised by students, parents and citizens across the country who refused to be ignored.It also comes after far too many young Indians faced unnecessary police brutality and force for exercising their democratic right to peaceful protest.

That should concern every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.But accountability does not end with a resignation. The deeper failures that brought us here must now be addressed through transparent reforms, institutional responsibility and a commitment to ensuring that no young Indian’s future is jeopardised again.The students who marched, spoke out and peacefully persisted deserve to know that this is the beginning of reform, not the end of the story. Activist Sonam Wangchuk tweets, "It's a victory of democracy, direct democracy straight from the streets.

It's a victory of peace, patience & persévérance." Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, “Today, I am a very happy person because the youth of our country has spoken, and nobody will ever dare to silence their voices.”