Modi government retreats again, Pradhan resigns under student protest pressure
The article highlights repeated government retreats due to public pressure, suggesting potential abuse of power.
The Modi government has retreated three times in 12 years following mass mobilization: first over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), then due to farmers' protests against farm laws, and most recently with Dharmendra Pradhan resigning under pressure from student protests over paper leaks. Each retreat came after prolonged resistance and significant public pressure.
28 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The BJP refuted a report by The Indian Express alleging the government offered to change Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio before his resignation.
8 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister, citing NEET paper leak protests and accusations of youth misguidance from Naveen Patnaik.
11 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Kunal Choudhary's departure from home due to ideological differences with his father, a BJP and RSS member, highlights intergenerational political divides in India.
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