Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a jibe on the Centre after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, saying 'time has come to remove this government'. He called it a victory for students while urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise to the youth and act against those responsible for the alleged police violence during the NEET protests.In a video statement, Gandhi congratulated students across the country for their role in the protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, saying their determination had protected "democracy, the Constitution, and their future.""Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a huge step towards reshaping our education system. Well done to students across the country; we are proud of all of you," Gandhi said.Also read: Check key political reactions on Pradhan's resignationHe further highlighted that two key demands still remained unresolved. Gandhi demanded that PM Modi should apologise to students "while respecting the students and India's future" and sought action against those responsible for the alleged violence against protesters during the demonstrations.— RahulGandhi (@RahulGandhi) Gandhi called on farmers, labourers and other sections of society to continue asserting their rights through constitutional means."For other sections of society—farmers, labourers, the poor, every person whom this government has suppressed and crushed—true courage lies in standing firm in a constitutional manner for one's dignity," he said.Also read: 'Do not mess with cockroaches': CJP celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan's resignationStepping up his attack on the government, Gandhi added, "The time has come to remove this government. Don't be afraid!"Pradhan's resignation comes after weeks of nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which had made his exit its principal demand amid the controversy over the alleged NEET paper leak and calls for wider examination reforms.
Rahul Gandhi says 'it's time to remove Modi govt' after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Rahul Gandhi demanded the government's removal following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He hailed students' determination in protecting democracy and their future. Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to apologize to the youth. He also called for action against those responsible for alleged protest violence. The Congress leader encouraged other societal groups to assert their rights constitutionally.












