Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Education Minister Resigns Amid Student Protests
There were big protests by students at Jantar Mantar.
They wanted the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
After a long time, he finally did.
He said he wanted to do this so that students wouldn't have any problems.
He thanked the Prime Minister and said he would keep serving the country.
The protests were called off after his resignation.
Student protests at Jantar Mantar demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Pradhan resigned on July 25, citing the larger interest of students.
He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defended the Centre's response to the crisis.
The protests were called off after Pradhan's resignation.
Pradhan stated that serving the nation would remain his life's highest priority.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Resignation amid student protests
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To prevent legal complications and confusion among students
Protesters
Government
Resignation Demand
Protesters
Protesters demanded the resignation of the Education Minister to address their grievances.
Government
The government initially resisted the resignation demand, maintaining the minister's integrity.
- Date of Resignation
- July 25
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Protest Duration
- Weeks