Bengaluru, July 26 -- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday claimed that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was "forced" and said it did not resolve the underlying issues.

"As I said, the resignation was not one of conscience or responsibility. It was forced because it was denting the image of the government, hurting Narendra Modi's popularity, and the Gen Z and students were not ready to relent," Kharge said.

He said the Prime Minister should address Parliament and explain what had happened, how it had happened, and outline the government's blueprint for education reforms.

Kharge also said the Prime Minister should state who ordered the lathi charge, pellet firing and use of tear gas against the protesting stud...