Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following widespread youth protests over NEET exam irregularities, leading to celebrations at Jantar Mantar as Pralhad Joshi takes charge.

Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day hunger strike, though protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue nationwide. Demonstrators are seeking accountability following the leakage of medical entrance exam papers.

CJP protesters marched on Parliament to demand the resignation of the Education Minister over NEET 2026 irregularities, leading to clashes with police.

Indian authorities have hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk following a forced removal from his protest site, escalating demands for government resignations.