India, July 25 -- Celebrations erupted on the Jantar Mantar when the news of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation reached the protest site on Saturday, with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke looking visibly relieved.

Dipke, who has led the protest demanding Pradhan's resignation and wider education reforms following the alleged paper leaks, received a phone call about the resignation.

"We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned,"

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