On June 12, 2026, a group of students in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, held a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demonstration took place near the state capital, with participants citing alleged policy failures and lack of accountability in the education sector.
According to local news reports, the protest was organized by student unions and included slogans against the minister. Specific demands included better implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and addressing issues such as teacher shortages and exam irregularities.
As of now, there has been no official response from Minister Pradhan or the Ministry of Education regarding the protest. The event remains a localized demonstration, with no reports of violence or arrests.
