New Delhi, July 25 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said that the "power of the people is greater than any office or authority," as leaders from Opposition parties described Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as a victory for students, democracy and sustained public pressure following nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities.

In a post on X, Banerjee said the development reaffirmed the strength of democracy and the voice of the people.

"The people in power must realise that the power of the people is greater than any office or authority. One can love their country deeply without having to love the government of the day," Banerjee posted.

His r...