Mumbai, July 25 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rushed to New Delhi on Saturday to hold crucial consultations with union Home Minister Amit Shah, triggering speculation over a potential Cabinet reshuffle and a possible national role for the state leader.

The development comes in the wake of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, which followed weeks of intense nationwide student protests over alleged examination irregularities.

The move is being viewed by opposition parties as a significant victory for student-led democratic protests.

Pradhan submitted his resignation letter directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first instance in twelve years of the current administration that a senior ...