Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Opposition claims victory as Education Minister resigns
The opposition parties in Maharashtra are very happy because the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned.
They say this is a big win for the young people of India who protested for 28 days in Delhi about a problem with a big exam called NEET.
The opposition leaders thanked the young people and other politicians who supported them.
They also said that this shows that democracy in India is strong.
One leader even said that the Prime Minister had to make a video to defend himself, which has never happened before.
Opposition parties in Maharashtra claim the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a victory for youth power.
The resignation follows 28 days of protests by youth at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over the NEET paper leak case.
Opposition leaders praised the youth's struggle and determination, and the support from opposition MPs.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that the resignation shows that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah are not invincible.
Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar noted that it is unprecedented for a Prime Minister to release a video to defend themselves.
- Who
- Opposition parties in Maharashtra, including NCP-SP, Shiv Sena, and Congress
- What
- Claimed victory over the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to the protests by youth over the NEET paper leak case and the government's acceptance of moral responsibility
Opposition Parties
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Parties
The opposition parties claim the resignation as a victory for youth power and democracy, highlighting the success of their protests and the government's acceptance of moral responsibility.
Government
The government has not publicly commented on the opposition's claims, focusing instead on the Prime Minister's video statement defending their actions.
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Duration
- 28 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Issue
- NEET paper leak
- Opposition Leaders
- Sharad Pawar, Sanjay Raut, Vijay Wadettiwar