Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Pradhan Resigns Amid Student Protests
There were big protests by students in many cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
The protesters were upset about education policies and wanted the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
The government listened and Pradhan stepped down.
Now, there is talk about who will replace him.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut thinks Devendra Fadnavis might be the new Education Minister because he is educated and a lawyer.
The protests were very strong, and people faced police action, but they succeeded in making the government listen to their demands.
Nationwide student protests led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut suggested Devendra Fadnavis as a potential successor.
Protests occurred in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, and Lucknow with significant police action.
Raut claimed the protests revived Indian democracy after years of stagnation.
Speculation is rife about a major administrative reorganization in the central government.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, students and youth across India
- What
- Protests leading to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and speculation about his successor
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow
- Why
- Dissatisfaction with education policies and demand for Pradhan's resignation
Protesters' Demands
Government Response
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demanded Pradhan's resignation due to dissatisfaction with education policies.
Government Response
The government accepted the demand and Pradhan resigned.
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Proposed New Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Protest Locations
- Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow
- Protesters
- Students and youth
- Police Action
- Lathi charges, injuries, and arrests