Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from his post, and actor Sonakshi Sinha responds with a social-media video addressing the Gen Z student protests. Pradhan announces his resignation on social media with a note that says he submits his resignation to the Prime Minister and thanks the Prime Minister, colleagues in the Council of Ministers, and personnel from the Education Ministry. In the same period, Sinha posts on Instagram a video in which she praises Gen Z and jokes about having previously underestimated them. She refers to Gen Z as “the art,” says she used to take them “very lightly,” and acknowledges their work and persistence. In a later part of the video she apologises to Gen Z by holding her ears and doing sit-ups, while saying “never again” and expressing admiration for what students have done. Times of India also reports that Sinha thanks students for the impact of their demonstrations and advocacy. Overall, both outlets link Pradhan’s resignation announcement to Sinha’s light-hearted apology and praise directed at Gen Z.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister; Sonakshi Sinha apologises to Gen Z
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from his post, and actor Sonakshi Sinha responds with a social-media video addressing the Gen Z student protests. Pradhan announces his resignation...
- Dharmendra Pradhan announces his resignation as India’s Education Minister on social media.
- Pradhan’s resignation note includes thanks to the Prime Minister, colleagues, and Education Ministry staff.
- Actor Sonakshi Sinha posts an Instagram video praising Gen Z.
- Sinha apologises to Gen Z in the video after saying she previously underestimated them.
- Sinha thanks students for their demonstrations and advocacy.
Sonakshi Sinha humorously apologized to Gen Z for underestimating them. She expressed her newfound respect for the younger generation's resilience. This came after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his post. Sinha shared a light-hearted video on Instagram, admitting her misjudgment. The actor thanked students for their impactful demonstrations and advocacy.
5 hours agoBollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha was one of the first A-list celebs to speak up on social media about the student protest and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. On Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister of India, announced his resignation on social media, and Sonakshi took to Instagram to share a video in which she is seen praising Gen Z and apologising to them.The actress looks very happy in the video, and she says, "Aap jaante nahi ho, aapne aaj kya kiya hai? I am an artist bro, but Gen Z is the art!!! Main bahot halke mein leti thi Gen Z ko. Chaar ghante kaam karte hain, thak jaate hai, kuch nahi hoga inse (You don't know what you did today? I'm an artist, bro, but Gen Z is the art!!! I used to take Gen Z very lightly. They work for 4 hours, get tired, and they won't be able to do anything)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) She later apologised to Gen Z by holding her ears and doing sit-ups. The actress further says, "Never again!!! Salute... salute! Look at me now, I want to be you. I want to be Gen Z. What have you all done yaar? Unbelievable, unbelievable!"In her caption, Sonakshi wrote that what she meant to say is that she is very proud of Gen Z and she also thanked them. She further wrote, "Brb now… millennial sathiya gayi hai. 25.07.2026. What a day!!! (sic)."pic.twitter.com/VSArqS98OJ— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 25, 2026 Dharmendra Pradhan's ResignationPradhan shared a long note while announcing his resignation, and at the end he wrote, "I have submitted my resignation to the Hon'ble Prime Minister. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister for his guidance, trust, and unwavering support. I also extend my sincere thanks to all my esteemed colleagues in the Council of Ministers, the officers and staff of the Ministry, and everyone with whom I had the privilege of working (sic)."
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