Kailash Vijayvargiya Claims Resignation Offer by Dharmendra Pradhan Thwarted Foreign Conspiracy
In a recent press conference, Kailash Vijayvargiya, a senior BJP leader, claimed that Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation offer during student protests was a strategic move that thwarted foreign conspiracies aimed at inciting unrest in India. He elaborated on the advice given by the BJP president to Pradhan regarding his resignation and criticized the Congress party for celebrating the situation. The protests, which lasted for 36 days, concluded after the Modi government accepted the students' demands. This article delves into the implications of these events on Indian politics and the ongoing student movement.
| Jul 26, 2026, 12:26 IST
Significant Claims by Kailash Vijayvargiya
In a recent statement, Kailash Vijayvargiya, a senior leader of the BJP and a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, made a noteworthy assertion. Speaking to reporters in Indore on Saturday, he revealed that former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had offered to resign on the very first day of the student protests in Delhi. He mentioned that Pradhan had clearly communicated to the party president that he was ready to step down if it was deemed necessary.
Foiling Foreign Schemes
Vijayvargiya further stated that Pradhan's resignation offer disrupted the plans of foreign entities aiming to incite violence and create unrest in India. He expressed that certain forces intended to replicate the situations seen in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka within India, but Pradhan's proactive step thwarted those conspiracies. He congratulated Pradhan for this decisive action.
Advice from BJP President
According to Vijayvargiya, when Pradhan suggested resigning on the first day of the protests, the BJP president advised him to remain patient. He emphasized that no final decision had been made regarding the issue, and until the party reached a conclusion, Pradhan should neither resign nor discuss the matter with anyone. Eventually, as circumstances evolved and the party made a decision, Pradhan promptly resigned from his position.
Critique of Congress
Commenting on the Congress party's celebration following Pradhan's resignation, Vijayvargiya criticized them, stating that Congress was merely celebrating a neighbor's child's birth. He asserted that Congress had no role in the student protests and was merely standing by to politicize the situation. He noted that after the West Bengal elections, the opposition had become completely disheartened, and now they saw a glimmer of hope in the CJP's movement.
End of 36-Day Protest
The CJP has decided to withdraw its protest following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and the Modi government's acceptance of the students' demands. The demonstration, which had been ongoing at Jantar Mantar for 36 days, has now concluded, allowing students to return home. This movement initially began in response to irregularities in examinations and the NEET paper leak.