Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation: ‘We Have Done It’, Says CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke (Videos)
Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s announcement on Saturday that he has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke hailed the decision, declaring, 'We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned.'
Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s announcement on Saturday that he has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke hailed the decision, declaring, “We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned.”
Dipke’s reaction marks a significant turning point in the weeks-long, student-led movement centred at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The protests, sparked by alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, rapidly grew into one of the largest youth agitations in recent years, drawing support from students, civil society, and opposition leaders across the nation. Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Letter: Read Full Text of Former Education Minister's Statement.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Hails Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation as Student Victory
VIDEO | Delhi: As Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan posts a letter, saying he has sent his resignation to PM Modi, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says, “We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned.”
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VIDEO | Delhi: As Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan posts a letter, saying he has sent his resignation to PM Modi, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says, “Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. This is the proof that if you don’t get scared, if you don’t bow down in front of this… pic.twitter.com/ztgGjB21uu
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In an open letter addressed to the public, Pradhan confirmed stepping down while detailing the steps taken by the government-including ordering a CBI investigation, cancelling and rescheduling the affected exam, and transitioning to a computer-based testing format. Despite the government's initial resistance during negotiations and heavy disruptions throughout the Monsoon Session of Parliament, mounting public pressure ultimately led to the minister stepping aside. Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns As Union Education Minister.
Celebrating the development as a triumph for accountability and exam reform, Dipke credited the sustained agitation by students across the country for forcing the Centre's hand.
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