Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as India’s Union Education Minister, and demonstrators gather at Jantar Mantar to celebrate the announcement. According to reports, Pradhan posts on X that he has tendered his resignation on Saturday, July 25, 2026. In the same timeframe, crowds at Jantar Mantar expand and participate in celebratory chants and songs, including a “Chak De India” song as reported by The Hindu. Times of India also reports that protesters withdraw and that the dispersal from the site proceeds under police or authorities’ supervision.
Both outlets link the resignation to ongoing protests held in recent weeks, with demonstrators treating the step as a response to their demands for justice and accountability, including support from family members of a deceased student. At the same time, organizers and participants emphasize that reforms in the education system remain a priority even after the minister’s resignation. The reports characterize the gathering as peaceful and note continued crowd movement after Pradhan steps down.
