On Saturday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation in Mumbai, following weeks of student-led protests over exam irregularities surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. As news of the resignation spread, celebrations erupted at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with social media reactions pouring in from public figures, including a subtle response from actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Priyanka Chopra’s reaction to the news was a comment featuring three simple emojis on a post by journalist Faye D’Souza, expressing praise, celebration, and solidarity, which gathered thousands of likes within minutes.
Dharmendra Pradhan announced his decision to resign in a letter shared on X, stating that he was stepping down in the best interest of the nation’s youth and to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that he took moral responsibility for the situation and urged students to refocus on their academic careers. The resignation was met with jubilation at Jantar Mantar, where members of the youth-led political group Chhatra Jan Parishad and thousands of students had been protesting for weeks.
CJP leaders declared the outcome a historic win for youth activism, with representative Dipke stating that the resignation is proof that if people are not afraid, they can take the resignation of anyone. The development marks a significant outcome of the relentless student-led protests, with Priyanka Chopra’s reaction being seen as a high-profile nod of applause to the young protesters who stood their ground.
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📰 Source: Siasat Gulf