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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amidst Protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post. The resignation occurred amidst ongoing protests, with one report stating Pradhan had offered to resign on the first day of the Jantar Mantar demonstrations. The reasons for his resignation are debated, with some coverage suggesting it was a strategic move by the BJP for larger political goals, potentially influenced by the 'Gen Z' demographic and upcoming election calculations. Another report noted Pradhan had previously resigned twice, with his third offer being accepted.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 7 · Right 5 n = 15
- Left (3): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Wire
- Centre (7 votes, 8 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Nai Dunia, Navbharat Times, Patrika, The New Indian Express
- Right (5 votes, 6 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)