Shabana Azmi Cheers Education Minister's Resignation as Student Protest Victory
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi hailed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a "first step" towards students' victory in protests against NEET exam irregularities. She urged for continued resistance until educational reforms are achieved. Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Prakash Raj celebrated on social media, crediting students for the development. Pradhan resigned amid mounting pressure over examination irregularities, stepping down on Saturday.
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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