Overview
- Pradhan submitted his resignation Saturday and the President accepted it hours later, with Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of the Education Ministry and the Cockroach Janta Party calling off its nationwide agitation.
- The Centre issued written assurances it will seek withdrawal of FIRs against protesters in BJP-ruled states, consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide, and review a set of reform proposals from the protesters.
- Law-enforcement and administrative steps are already under way, including a Delhi Police Special Task Force in the Crime Branch to probe paper leaks, ongoing CBI inquiries, and sackings and disciplinary action at the National Testing Agency.
- Tensions peaked when a July 20 march toward Parliament led to clashes and police measures such as tear gas, water cannons and baton charges, which protesters say harmed demonstrators and helped harden their demands.
- The concession marks a show of political leverage by Gen Z and student organisers but key outcomes depend on clear timelines for FIR withdrawals, concrete compensation rules, statutory changes to curb leaks, and independent oversight of exams.