Archive · 26 Jul 2026
PM Modi Celebrates Sarnath's UNESCO Heritage Listing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighting its connection to Lord Buddha.
Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2024, following protests.
The government accepted the protesters' demands, including financial aid for families of deceased students and no action against protesters, leading to the protest being called off.
PM Modi celebrated Sarnath's UNESCO World Heritage listing, calling it a proud moment for India.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2024.
Protests led by CJP were called off after the government accepted their demands.
The government agreed to provide financial aid to families of students who died by suicide and ensure no action against protesters.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, along with CJP representatives Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, addressed a joint press conference.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP protesters
- What
- PM Modi celebrated Sarnath's UNESCO World Heritage listing; Dharmendra Pradhan resigned; CJP called off protests after demands were met.
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- India, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- PM Modi celebrated India's cultural heritage; Pradhan resigned amid protests; government accepted protesters' demands.
Government Response
Protester Demands
Resignation and Protests
Government Response
The government accepted the remaining demands of the protesters after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protester Demands
The protesters called off their protest after the government agreed to provide financial aid to the families of students who died by suicide and ensured no action would be taken against student protesters.
- Date of Resignation
- July 25, 2024
- UNESCO Listing
- Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
- Protest Outcome
- Financial aid for families of deceased students and no action against protesters
- Government Representatives
- JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Protester Representatives
- Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das