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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns; CJP Activist Abhijeet Dipke Claims Victory
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post. Following his resignation, CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke released a video stating, "This is just the beginning." Dipke had led a 37-day protest related to the NEET issue. In Parliament, Pradhan, in his first appearance after resigning, received a "hero's welcome" and stated he was a "street fighter" hitting back at Congress MPs. Dipke's parents expressed relief, and Dipke himself thanked supporters.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 10 · Right 2 n = 14
- Left (2): Satya Hindi, The Wire
- Centre (10 votes, 12 outlets): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (2): India Today, News18 Hindi