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India's Education Minister Resigns Amid Protests and Claims of Victory
Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as India's Education Minister. Protesters, including the Youth Congress and AAP, claimed victory following his resignation. The Youth Congress put up hoardings in Delhi thanking Rahul Gandhi, while AAP protested in Srinagar over recurring paper leaks. The resignation occurred amidst protests and an anthem that reportedly played before the announcement. BJP ministers and leaders praised Pradhan's decision, citing "Nation Before Self."
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 6 · Right 4 n = 15
- Left (5): Newslaundry, Satya Hindi, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (6): Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Indian Express, The Quint
- Right (4): Dainik Jagran, India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (5): BBC News, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters