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Oppn Hails 'Youth Power', May End Parliament Siege After Pradhan's Exit

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The Opposition parties have hailed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a victory for 'youth power' and democracy, with some indicating they may call off their siege of Parliament.

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Oppn Hails 'Youth Power', May End Parliament Siege After Pradhan's Exit

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been hailed as a victory for 'youth power' and democracy by the Opposition parties. The move comes after weeks of student protests at Jantar Mantar, with the Opposition parties demanding reforms in the education sector. While some Opposition parties have indicated they may call off their siege of Parliament, others have vowed to continue raising issues related to reforms in the education sector and alleged police high-handedness against protesters. The INDIA bloc, a coalition of Opposition parties, has welcomed Pradhan's resignation and has called for further reforms in the education sector.

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