Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his notes to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi after weeks of student protests over the NEET controversy and the exam paper leak. Although his resignation has been submitted, it has not been accepted by the government. The move became a major talking point on social media, with students protesting at Jantar Mantar to celebrate the move.
Priyanka Chopra actions
Bollywood and Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas praised the statement and reacted to Faye D’Souza’s Instagram post regarding Dharmendra Pradhan’s transformation. He posted a red heart, clapping hands and uploading emojis in the comments section. The post also received responses from Varun DhawanAlia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal who just liked the post.
Vir Das appreciated
Vir Das also shared it on his Instagram page and congratulated the students. He wrote, “You brought back one little word of that book we all read in school and forgot. You beautiful children. Whatever happens from here on, you win. Now hurry up and have fun.”Vijay Varrma shared his post and captioned it, ‘Accha chalta hoon.. duaaon mein yaad rakhna’Some celebrities like it Ishaan Khatter, Malaika Aroraand Tina Data they also left their answers on the same post. Dia Mirza took to her Instagram and wrote, “Only LOVE Gen Z ♥️🦋🇮🇳🌟 Thank you @wangchuksworld for walking the path of peace and showing our children what true love looks like. No hate. No fear. Thank you to every young student who is asking for accountability, transparency, and change in our education, peacefully, peacefully and peacefully. Neha, Ameen, Manish, thank you.“
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
He wrote on X, Pradhan wrote, “My young friends, for more than forty years, I have been committed to students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a strong, inclusive, and visionary education system is the foundation of a strong world.”He added, “I have great respect for the aspirations, ideals, and legitimate hopes of the youth of the country. Turning the dreams of India’s youth into reality has been a moral commitment for all of us politically and socially. I thank the prime minister for giving me the opportunity to serve the nation under his visionary leadership.”“From the first day, I took action and I did not shy away from it. I was determined that no deserving student should suffer because of the examination and no student should be treated unfairly,” said the letter.