Multiple Indian media reports discuss whether a 72-hour ultimatum issued by CJP played a role in Dharmendra Pradhan’s departure from his post. Both outlets cite the progress of negotiations between the Centre and representatives of the CJP as a key context. NDTV reports that the decisive moment occurs during the second round of talks on Friday, based on information from sources familiar with the discussions. India Today similarly frames the question as whether the ultimatum forced Pradhan’s resignation, presenting the ultimatum and the timing of developments around the Friday negotiation round as central to the narrative. However, the reports rely on unnamed or referenced sources and present the claims as part of an “inside story” or a question being examined, rather than as confirmed details released through an official statement. As reported, the coverage focuses on negotiations’ timing—particularly the second round on Friday—and the possibility that the 72-hour ultimatum contributed to the leadership change, without broad agreement on the precise causal mechanism. Further confirmation from official records is not included in the provided excerpts.