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Greta Thunberg Joins UK Protests Celebrating Indian Minister's Resignation

Greta Thunberg Joins UK Protests Celebrating Indian Minister's Resignation
Greta Thunberg joins SFI-UK to celebrate Pradhan’s resignation · theprint.in

Greta Thunberg joined a protest in London to celebrate the resignation of India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.

The protest was organized by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI-UK) and supported by various student groups and activists.

The protests in India had been going on for 36 days, demanding accountability over examination irregularities, particularly the NEET paper leak.

Thunberg's presence was both praised and criticized.

Supporters saw it as a show of global solidarity, while critics questioned her involvement in what they consider India's internal affairs.

The Indian government responded with reforms, including a task force headed by Nandan Nilekani and additional charges for Pralhad Joshi in the Education Ministry.

Key facts

Date of Protest
26 July 2026
Location of Protest
Trafalgar Square, London
Resigned Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan
Key Demand
Accountability over examination irregularities
Protest Duration
36 days
Task Force Head
Nandan Nilekani
Additional Charge
Pralhad Joshi

Quotes

Greta Thunberg

Swedish climate activist

“"The Indian student protest shows what we can achieve when people come together and resist. The protests show the true meaning of people power. The Indian student struggle for justice and broader struggle for democracy and liberation is also our struggle," she said, closing with "Power to the people."”
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“"The youth of India has inspired the world."”
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