'Who's next, Gadkari?': X users flood Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation post with memes, demands

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation post on X quickly turned into a forum for celebration, criticism and fresh political demands, with thousands of users sharing their reactions in the comments.

Many users welcomed the development, with one writing, 'Respected Prime Minister ji, you have performed a work that wins hearts for the first time.' Another described the resignation as only 'a preview', suggesting that more political accountability should follow.

Several comments focused on the student protests that preceded the resignation. One user urged the Prime Minister to publicly apologise, writing, 'Now just have the Prime Minister come and say sorry to the kids and ask for forgiveness. And release all the kids who have been taken into custody.'

Humour and memes also dominated the replies. One comment joked, 'Pradhan sir toh gaye, ab ethanol minister kab resign denge?' while another imagined Union Minister Nitin Gadkari saying, 'Mere liye alag se hunger strike karoge ya main bhi istifa de du?'

Another user remarked, 'Dharmendra Pradhan is just a preview, Nitin Gadkari is still yet to be seen,' extending the conversation beyond the education ministry.

Not everyone celebrated the resignation. One user argued that Pradhan had made 'a grave mistake' by stepping down, calling him a leader with an image of honesty.

However, the same comment acknowledged that the alleged paper leak had dealt a severe blow to the country's education system and the aspirations of students preparing for medical entrance examinations.

The post also drew curiosity from users trying to understand the resignation letter itself, with one asking whether it was indeed a resignation and another requesting a simplified English explanation of the notice.

The comments reflected a wide range of public sentiment, from relief and celebration to demands for accountability, apologies and long-term reforms in the examination system.