Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Gehlot Hails Pradhan's Resignation as Student Victory
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a victory for students and democracy.
Gehlot praised Rahul Gandhi and students for their struggle against paper leaks and demanded accountability.
The government initially defended Pradhan but eventually accepted his resignation due to public pressure.
Gehlot also criticized the government's treatment of protesters, including the use of force and manhandling of Rahul Gandhi.
He stated that democracy has triumphed, but the struggle is not over.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to paper leaks and student protests.
Congress Party and Rahul Gandhi led the demand for accountability in the education system.
Public pressure forced the government to accept Pradhan's resignation.
Government initially defended Pradhan but later accepted his resignation.
Protesters faced forceful government response, including pellet guns and tear gas.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Congress Party, Rahul Gandhi, students
- What
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan due to paper leaks and student protests
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- Public pressure and demands for accountability in the education system
Congress Party
BJP Government
Accountability for Paper Leaks
Congress Party
The Congress Party, led by Rahul Gandhi, demanded accountability and transparency in the education system, accusing the BJP government of evading responsibility for repeated paper leaks.
BJP Government
The BJP government initially defended Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan but ultimately accepted his resignation due to public pressure.
Treatment of Protesters
Congress Party
The Congress Party criticized the government's use of force against student protesters, including pellet guns and tear gas, and highlighted the manhandling of Rahul Gandhi during protests.
BJP Government
The BJP government maintained law and order, defending its actions against protesters as necessary measures.
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Leader of Opposition
- Rahul Gandhi
- Protest Leaders
- CJP and lakhs of students
- Government Response
- Defended Pradhan initially, later accepted resignation
- Protest Methods
- Pellet guns, tear gas, manhandling of Rahul Gandhi