Not security concerns, but erosion of political capital of the ruling party led to Pradhan’s resignation
The youth have risen against authoritarianismDiverse crowd“The police were underprepared on July 20 as the crowd, which reached the protest site following a call given by the CJP, was much beyond the initial estimate. However, there was little concern that the protests could lead to a Nepal- or Bangladesh-like situation, as the crowds were largely organic and socially diverse. The gathering was largely peaceful, and the possibility of unruly elements wanting to take advantage of the situation is always there,” said another government source.Union Health Minister J.P.
- ▪The youth have risen against authoritarianismDiverse crowd“The police were underprepared on July 20 as the crowd, which reached the protest site following a call given by the CJP, was much beyond the initial estimate.
- ▪However, there was little concern that the protests could lead to a Nepal- or Bangladesh-like situation, as the crowds were largely organic and socially diverse.
- ▪The gathering was largely peaceful, and the possibility of unruly elements wanting to take advantage of the situation is always there,” said another government source.Union Health Minister J.P.
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The primary reason behind Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on Saturday (July 25, 2026) was not security concerns, but the erosion of the ruling party's political capital caused by the burgeoning, organic crowds at Jantar Mantar, government sources told The Hindu.The continuous sit-in by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which started on June 13, was called off on Saturday (July 25, 2026) after the government accepted its demands, including withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters.
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