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After buses, bags, brochures Adityanath’s saffron campaign to cover boards on roads

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While some may take a jaundiced view of the campaign, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath bashes on with his saffron spree regardless, now extending it to signboards on roads.

Attired in saffron robes himself, he has already got his office painted ochre and the state transport buses are being turned the same colour. Some joked on social media that he would get the tar on roads also changed to something saffron. He hasn’t tried that – at least yet – but he has gone for the next best.

The Public Works Department (PWD) has been tasked with the putting up saffron signboards on rural roads of Uttar Pradesh. Over 18,000 roads in the state will get these signboards.

The entire board would not be saffron – it will be only the upper portion. Adorning this portion would be two pictures – those of CM Adityanath and of Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.

Underneath the photographs would be PWD’s new slogan: “Sarkar ka sankalp, Sadkon ka ho kayakalp” (Government’s pledge: to change the appearance of roads).

The lower portion of the signboards would be white and will display the name of the road and other relevant information.

Another campaign which Adityanath government had tried on roads – ‘gaddha mukt sadak’ (pothole free roads) – had proved tough to implement fully and satisfactorily, as road users found out. The goals of present drive have better chances of being achieved.

In October, he had flagged off a set of 50 saffron-coloured buses to commute in the rural hinterland of the state as a special service called “sankalp sewa”, introduced by the UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). It is essentially meant to carry passengers to remote rural areas where there is no other mode of transport.

This was followed by the Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhavan – which houses the office of the chief minister and senior officers – getting painted saffron.

It all started with his at his offices and home. The upholstery was changed, and even the towel hanging on the sofas he uses are saffron.

For public functions and items, his penchant for saffron was seen in the colour of the “pandal” (tent) when he gave away loan waiver certificates – also saffron-coloured – to farmers. Taking the cue, the ever-eager to please officials ensured that the slings attached with media passes were also saffron.

All government hoardings displaying Yogi Adityanath’s achievements or announcements were also made in the same colour. Even the annual diary published by the government was brought out in saffron. In fact, each and every publication of the government or its various departments, from the booklet printed on completion of 100 days in office, has been in only one colour: Saffron.

The list of saffron items includes government booklets, school bags, buses, certificates for sportspersons, booklets with details of awardees, certificates for beneficiaries of crop loan schemes, booklets to mark achievements of the government, information department’s diary of contact details of officials, and identity cards at the Secretariat.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Dharmendra Pradhan submits resignation to PM Modi amid student protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a major development amid the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Pradhan announced the decision through a post on X, just hours before the Centre was scheduled to hold the third round of talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading the agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

The resignation of the Education Minister had remained the primary demand of the protesters, who have been camping at Jantar Mantar for more than a month seeking accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The latest development comes at a crucial time as both sides prepare for another round of discussions aimed at resolving the prolonged standoff.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on whether Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted. Further details are awaited.

Resignation comes before key Centre-CJP meeting

The announcement was made only hours before representatives of the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party were expected to meet for the third round of negotiations.

The talks are being closely watched as the government attempts to end the month-long protest, with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan remaining one of the protesters’ central demands.

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CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable ahead of third round of talks

CJP has hardened its stand before the third round of talks with the Centre, insisting that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains its primary and non-negotiable demand.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains its top demand, just hours before the third round of discussions with the Centre on Saturday.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation would see little purpose in continuing negotiations if the government was unwilling to remove the minister.

In a post on X, Ranka said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable” and added that there was no point in holding further discussions if the government rejected the demand.

The third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP representatives for nearly two hours during the second round of discussions on Friday.

According to the CJP, it has placed three key demands before the Centre:

  • Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • A guarantee that no legal action will be taken against protesting students.
  • Compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

During Friday’s meeting, the Centre agreed in principle to two of the demands — ensuring no legal action against protesting students and providing compensation. However, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation remains unresolved.

Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda said the protesters had also submitted five suggestions for reforms to the examination system. He said the government would hold internal discussions before responding during Saturday’s meeting.

Government sources, however, indicated that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is not under consideration. According to the sources, the government believes resignation is not the appropriate course of action and continues to back the minister.

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced several measures aimed at tackling examination paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to hear paper leak cases, while the government is preparing amendments to strengthen the law with stricter punishments and higher fines.

The Centre has also replaced the Education Secretary and removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while promising broader reforms within the examination body.

Responding to the action against NTA officials, Ashutosh Ranka said the move alone was insufficient. He maintained that accountability ultimately rests with the Education Minister and reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign.

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PM Modi’s Instagram reel on exam paper leaks crosses record 303 million views amid Jantar Mantar protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct video address addressing exam paper leaks has crossed 303 million views on Instagram amid student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a global digital milestone, with a single Instagram reel gathering over 303 million views within a 24-hour period. The massive social media turnout eclipsed the previous global record of 300 million views. The digital milestone unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing demonstrations by thousands of youth and student protesters gathered at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding systemic reforms and accountability following examination malpractices.

Following the high engagement on his initial post, the Prime Minister released a follow-up video message titled “Thank you friends” to express gratitude to young citizens for their constructive suggestions and feedback.

Late-night message addresses student concerns

The record-breaking digital engagement began with a rare late-night selfie video posted by Prime Minister Modi. In the clip, he directly addressed public anxieties regarding examination paper leaks and promised strict executive action against offenders.

By utilizing a direct video format aimed at connecting with younger demographics, the Prime Minister emphasized that the administration treats competitive exam malpractices with extreme seriousness rather than as a minor issue.

Cabinet plans fast-track courts and strict penalties

Detailing actions undertaken over the preceding two and a half months, the Prime Minister stated that the primary objective of the administration has been protecting candidates from losing an academic year. He highlighted the extensive administrative coordination required to arrange re-examinations swiftly for affected candidates.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi announced that the Union Cabinet will move forward with a strict legal framework. The proposed measures include establishing fast-track courts and imposing harsh penalties on individuals or criminal syndicates involved in leaking examination papers.

The initial late-night communication generated a surge of approximately one million new followers on the Prime Minister’s profile overnight. In his follow-up statement, PM Modi appreciated the active dialogue created among the youth, remarking that citizen engagement helps strengthen governance.

“This love of yours will remain, and our bond will continue to connect with even more vibrancy,” the Prime Minister stated, thanking supporters for their active involvement.

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