The political battle over former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation has intensified, with the ruling NDA and the Opposition presenting sharply contrasting narratives. While the government has defended the resignation as an act of accountability that puts students first, the Opposition has hailed it as a historic victory for students and youth-led protests. Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that “no post is bigger than the country’s youth,” insisting that the Modi government acted out of respect for students’ sentiments and remains committed to education reforms. The government also credited Pradhan’s tenure with major policy reforms and vowed strict action against those responsible for paper leaks.
