Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following weeks of student protests regarding the NEET exam controversy. Pradhan announced his decision in a public letter on X, where he reflected on his commitment to students and education.
The resignation led to celebrations at Jantar Mantar, where students who had gathered to protest marked the departure. The "Cockroach" movement subsequently announced the end of their demonstrations following talks with the government and the minister's resignation.
The development drew varied reactions from public figures. Actor Prakash Raj congratulated the protesters, praising their efforts for bringing the regime down to its knees and addressing the demonstrators as "my dear cockroaches." Additionally, Bollywood celebrities including Priyanka, Alia, and Vicky responded to the resignation.
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