India, July 26 -- Pradhan's resignation may prompt tougher decisions as PM Modi weighs political challenges ahead of crucial state elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct intervention has finally borne fruit. The government, which was in crisis due to the student protests, has received significant relief following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. It is now expected that the second week of the Monsoon Session will proceed smoothly starting Monday.

However, it is certain that PM Modi's future political approach will be quite different, as this was the first time in his 24-year tenure that he faced such a stiff challenge-one that put the government in a difficult spot. PM Modi may now adopt a tougher stanc...