India, July 25 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a "victory for democracy" and claiming it was the result of sustained protests by students and youth demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in the examination system.

In separate statements, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and senior party leaders said the development reflected the strength of democratic protest and urged the Centre to undertake comprehensive reforms to prevent future paper leaks and improve the education system.

Kejriwal congratulated students and young protesters, saying their movement had compelled the government to act.

"The youth's struggle has finall...