Devoleena Bhattacharjee Says ‘Countdown Begins…’: Calls for More Education Ministers to Quit After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation

The political ripple effect of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation continues to grow, with television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee joining the conversation and backing calls for the resignation of education ministers in Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka.

The actress reacted to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that claimed Pradhan’s resignation had established a precedent for political accountability. The post urged the education ministers of the three states to step down as well and tagged senior political leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, asking them to remain consistent with their earlier statements.

Responding to the post, Devoleena Bhattacharjee wrote, “Countdown begins… Shubh kaam mein aur deri nahi honi chahiye… Own it & Resign.” Her brief but pointed response quickly attracted attention on social media, with users debating whether similar standards of accountability should be applied across different states.

Shweta Tiwari also weighs in

Devoleena is not the only television celebrity to react to the political developments. Actress Shweta Tiwari recently shared her views after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his post as the Union Education Minister.

On her Instagram Stories, she reshared a video featuring Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke, who argued that Pradhan’s resignation had demonstrated that public pressure could force accountability from ministers. Sharing the clip, Shweta questioned when Punjab’s education minister would face similar demands and when protests would be directed there as well.

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Her remarks added another celebrity voice to the ongoing debate surrounding governance, education policies, and political responsibility.

Why did Dharmendra Pradhan resign?

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after weeks of sustained student protests and demonstrations in New Delhi. The protests were largely driven by allegations of irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with demonstrators demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The movement intensified following police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar, which drew criticism from various sections of society. Images and videos from the protest site circulated widely on social media, further amplifying public discussion around the issue.

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike became a turning point

The agitation gained additional momentum after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police after completing a 21-day indefinite hunger strike.

Authorities shifted Wangchuk to a hospital, citing health concerns, medical advice, and compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court. Throughout his fast, Wangchuk had demanded greater accountability over alleged examination-related irregularities and had called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

His removal sparked fresh debate online and contributed to renewed public attention on the ongoing student movement.

Political debate continues

With Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation now becoming a major political talking point, reactions continue to pour in from politicians, activists, public figures, and celebrities. While supporters view the resignation as an example of accountability in public office, others argue that similar standards should be applied uniformly across governments.

As discussions continue, the focus remains on education reforms, transparency in competitive examinations, and how governments respond to public demands for accountability.