India, July 25 -- About two hours after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan finally resigned amid mass youth protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X about "a proud moment for every Indian!".

He said he was delighted that Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. "Sarnath has a close association with Lord Buddha, whose timeless message of wisdom, compassion and harmony inspires the world," read the post on PM Modi's own handle. There was no post before it, and at least until 6.15 pm, on Pradhan's resignation.

On the Unesco recognition, he said it "celebrates India's profound civilisational and spiritual heritage".

"It will also inspire more people across the world to come to Sarnat...