Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Protests, Internet Celebrates
There were big protests in India because people were upset about a test called NEET.
They said the test papers were leaked, and they wanted the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to step down.
A famous educator, Sonam Wangchuk, even went on a hunger strike for 26 days.
After five weeks of protests in different cities, Pradhan finally resigned.
People on the internet celebrated with memes and dance clips from Bollywood movies.
Some people had planned to join the protests on the weekend but were surprised when Pradhan resigned before they could.
Now, students have to go back to studying for their tests.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid protests over alleged NEET paper leak.
Protests lasted five weeks, with demonstrations in New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Patna.
Engineer-educator Sonam Wangchuk went on a 26-day hunger strike in support of the protests.
Internet users celebrated Pradhan's resignation with memes and Bollywood dance clips.
Protesters had planned weekend solidarity marches, which were called off after the resignation.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Protesters, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Patna
- Why
- Alleged NEET paper leak and demands for resignation
Protesters
Government
Resignation Demand
Protesters
Protesters demanded Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET paper leak.
Government
Government initially resisted the calls for resignation.
Protest Impact
Protesters
Protesters saw their efforts as a victory for democracy and student rights.
Government
Government may view the resignation as a necessary step to maintain public order.
- Resignation Date
- Saturday
- Protest Duration
- Five weeks
- Key Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Locations
- New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Patna
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days