Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Naveen Patnaik Demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Over Student Violence
Naveen Patnaik, the leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has asked for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
This is because there was violence against students who were protesting in Delhi.
Many students were hurt, and the protests have spread to other cities and even outside Indian embassies around the world.
Patnaik and other BJD members visited the injured students in the hospital and promised to help them.
They also said they would keep talking about this issue in Parliament.
Other political parties have also asked for Pradhan to resign, but the BJP has not said anything about it yet.
Naveen Patnaik demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over student violence in Delhi.
BJD MPs visited injured students in the hospital and promised support.
Protests have spread beyond Delhi to several cities and Indian embassies abroad.
Multiple political parties, including BJD, have demanded Pradhan's resignation.
BJP has not responded to the resignation demand.
- Who
- Naveen Patnaik, BJD, Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP
- What
- Demand for resignation of Union Education Minister over student violence
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Delhi
- Why
- Due to serious injuries inflicted on students during protests
BJD's Stance
BJP's Stance
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
BJD's Stance
Naveen Patnaik and BJD demand Pradhan's resignation due to student violence.
BJP's Stance
BJP has not issued a response to the resignation demand.
- Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Delhi
- Injured Students
- Several
- Protests
- Spread to several cities and Indian embassies abroad
- Political Parties Demanding Resignation
- Multiple, including BJD