"Big Win for Democracy": Arvind Kejriwal Welcomes Union Education...

By GT24x7 Reporter · 25 July 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday, terming it a "big win for democracy."

Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 25, following weeks of nationwide student demonstrations and political debates surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.

Kejriwal’s Statement:

Reacting shortly after the official announcement, Kejriwal expressed his views via a post on his official handle on X (formerly Twitter).

"Congratulations to the entire country on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Big win for democracy," Kejriwal posted.

The statement reflects the position taken by several Opposition leaders, who have framed the minister's departure as a direct result of sustained public pressure and youth mobilization rather than a routine administrative shift.

Political Context and Student Demonstrations:

Pradhan's decision to step down comes after 36 days of continuous protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, spearheaded by student groups including the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding accountability for examination irregularities.

In his resignation letter, Pradhan stated that he chose to step down to protect the broader interests of students and prevent the youth movement from being exploited by "anti-national forces." He also defended the government's response, highlighting the immediate CBI probe and the conduct of re-examinations for affected candidates.

The Opposition, including the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, had consistently raised the issue both on the streets and inside Parliament during the Monsoon Session. Opposition leaders argued that a change in leadership at the Ministry of Education was essential to restore confidence in the national examination system.

With Pradhan's resignation, the focus now shifts to the government's proposed anti-paper leak legislation and the upcoming parliamentary discussions on examination governance.