‘Dharmendra Pradhan is just the first wicket’: How Jantar Mantar protesters reacted to their victory

After more than a month of continuous protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demonstrators erupted in celebration as Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, taking moral responsibility for the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

The protest movement, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and joined by thousands of students, parents, and supporters from across India, saw emotional scenes as the news spread through the crowd. Many hugged, danced, and shed tears, calling the resignation a significant milestone.