Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday, citing concerns over anti-national forces exploiting ongoing protests in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

The resignation followed sustained demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition groups, who demanded his exit due to alleged mismanagement of competitive exams like NEET-UG.Pradhan claimed he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent students from getting entangled in legal battles.

The CJP hailed the resignation as a victory for democracy, though they noted other demands, such as compensation for suicide victims and police accountability, remain pending.Protests began on June 6, escalating after police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk during a hunger strike.The crackdown intensified the agitation, spreading nationwide.Wangchuk praised the protesters' perseverance, calling it a win for peace and patience.

Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge celebrated the resignation as a triumph for truth and student rights, criticizing the government's handling of the protests.

Pradhan acknowledged irregularities in the NEET-UG exams, stating the government had handed over the investigation to the CBI and rescheduled the exams.The incident highlights tensions between student activism and government authority, with calls for systemic reforms in education.