Rahul Gandhi Calls Pradhan's Exit a Student Victory

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a significant step towards reforming India's education system.

धर्मेंद्र प्रधान का इस्तीफा हमारे education system को फिर से संवारने की दिशा में बहुत बड़ा कदम है।

शाबाश देश भर के छात्रों, आप सभी पर गर्व है।

अपने भविष्य की रक्षा में डटकर खड़े होने वाले हर युवा, हर छात्र को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।pic.twitter.com/j6m5wMMEOw

— Congress (@INCIndia) July 25, 2026

In a post shared on social media, Gandhi said, "Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a very big step towards revamping our education system."
He credited students across the country for their role in the movement and congratulated them for standing united to protect their future.

"Well done to the students across the country; we are proud of all of you," Gandhi wrote, adding, "Heartiest congratulations to every young person, every student who stood firm in protecting their future."

The Congress leader's remarks came in the wake of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, with the opposition describing it as a victory for students and a step towards improving the country's education system.