'This Is Only The Beginning': How Opposition Reacted To Dharmendra Pradhan's Exit
'This Is Only The Beginning': How Opposition Reacted To Dharmendra Pradhan's Exit Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 16:56 IST Priyanka Gandhi said that
'This Is Only The Beginning': How Opposition Reacted To Dharmendra Pradhan's Exit Published By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 16:56 IST Priyanka Gandhi said that the Congress not only backed students but also sought to build a nationwide movement for their rights and education system reforms. Opposition Leaders reacted to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Opposition on Friday welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with several leaders calling it a victory for students who had been protesting over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Reacting to the resignation, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said it marked an important step towards reforming the education system. In a post on X, he wrote, “Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is a huge step towards reshaping our education system." Congratulating the protesting students, Gandhi added, “Well done to students across the country; we are proud of all of you." He further said, “Heartiest congratulations to every young person, every student who took to the streets and stood firm to protect democracy, the Constitution, and their future." The Congress leader also said, “2 demands still remain – the Prime Minister should apologise while respecting the students and India’s future, and action should be taken against those guilty of violence against students." Calling for a broader movement against the government, Gandhi wrote, “For other sections of society—farmers, laborers, the poor, every person whom this government has suppressed and crushed—true courage lies in standing firm in a constitutional manner for one’s dignity." He added, “The time has come to remove this government.
Don’t be afraid!" Speaking to reporters, Priyanka Gandhi said, “We in the Congress Party have tried our best to support them in the strongest way possible. Rahul Gandhi has been speaking about the issue of paper leaks and examination reforms for a long time. I think it has been more than two or three years that he has consistently raised this issue." She added that the Congress not only backed students but also sought to build a nationwide movement for their rights and education system reforms. “I believe this is only the beginning, but I am truly, truly happy. I became a little emotional when I heard this news because, many times over the last 10 or 12 years, I have asked myself: When are our young people going to wake up? Look at what is being done to our country." Taking a swipe at the BJP-led government, Gandhi said, “The RSS is filling the entire education system, every post, every vice-chancellor’s position. The ideology of our forefathers is being undermined. Force is being used against young people and against anyone who raises their voice in protest. Today, I am a very happy person because the youth of our country has spoken, and nobody will ever dare to silence their voices." #WATCH | Wayanad | On the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, “…We in the Congress Party have tried our best to support them in the strongest way possible.
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