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Mulayam echoes Modi on Akhilesh: ‘Jo baap ka nahi, woh kisi ka nahi’

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SP patriarch stopped shy of announcing new party but reiterated that he doesn’t endorse decisions taken by his son

A formal split within the Samajwadi Party (SP) looks imminent. Although contrary to expectations, the party’s patriarch – Mulayam Singh Yadav – did not announce a new political outfit while interacting with the media in Lucknow, on Monday, he gave ample indications that walking out of the party he founded was now a matter of “when” and not “if”.

Echoing sentiments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, Mulayam said: “the man who occupies the highest political office of the country had said in Kannauj – jo baap ka nahi, woh kisi ka nahi (one who isn’t loyal to his father, can’t be loyal to anyone else) – need I say anything else now”.

Mulayam – the SP founder – was replying to a volley of questions on whether there was any possibility of a rapprochement between him and his son Akhilesh.

Though in the run up to his interaction with the media on Monday it was largely speculated that Netaji (as Mulayam is usually referred to) would formally announce a split in his party and possibly take over the Lok Dal as its national president – a rumour that was only strengthened further by Lok Dal chief Sunil Singh’s assertion to this effect – the political warhorse refrained from doing so.

“I am not forming a new party as of now”, Mulayam told reporters who pointedly asked him if he was finally moving away from the SP due to continuing differences with his son. Journalists even asked the SP founder why he was staying put in the party when he clearly didn’t approve of Akhilesh’s leadership and had been “betrayed” by his son who had earlier this year claimed that Mulayam would take over the party as its president after the UP assembly elections.

“I have been betrayed and everyone knows that,” Mulayam said. Asserting that as Akhilesh’s father, he will always “wish him well”, Mulayam said, “I don’t endorse the decisions being taken by him (as SP chief). The former three-term UP chief minister also said that he will “soon come before you all (the media) and give details” of the decision taken by Akhilesh that he doesn’t support.

Interestingly, Mulayam younger brother, Shivpal Yadav – the man because of whom differences between the father and son are said to have reached a point of no return – was conspicuous by his absence from Monday’s interaction. Mulayam said that Shivpal was “away on some important work in Etawah and Mainpuri (the political bastion of the SP clan)”.

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Differences between Mulayam and Akhilesh came out in the open in the run up to the UP Assembly elections that were held earlier. Sources in the party had claimed then that while Akhilesh wanted the party to shed its image of an outfit that functioned purely as a family enterprise and particularly hoped to check Shivpal’s growing influence and alleged bullying tactics, Mulayam was favourably inclined towards Shivpal, the man who holds significant clout over the party’s grassroots cadre.

The differences between the father-son duo have split the party down the middle – though formalization of this split has been deferred for reasons best known to the Yadav clan. While a large chunk of the party’s old guard and a significant cadre base remains loyal to Mulayam and Shivpal, the more aspirational new guard along with some veterans like Mulayam’s cousin Ramgopal Yadav and former minister Azam Khan have stuck with Akhilesh Yadav.

Sources said that while Mulayam is set to launch his breakaway faction – though on Monday he continued to insist that Akhilesh was out of the Samajwadi Party as “his decisions don’t adhere to the party’s wishes” – he wants to first comprehensively gauge the political repercussions of such a move. There is already a buzz that Shivpal is in talks with the BJP for an alliance between Mulayam’s faction and the ruling party.

However, sources close to Akhilesh claim that the SP chief is himself contemplating ways to pip his father in this race and could announce his own outfit – a remodelled version of the current party – in the next few weeks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Pralhad Joshi appointed Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Education Ministry after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the prolonged student protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

The President’s office confirmed the appointment through an official communique issued on Saturday evening. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolio as Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs while also overseeing the Education Ministry.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid prolonged protests

Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation on the 35th day of the student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks.

In his resignation letter, the 57-year-old leader said he chose to step down to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.

“For over four decades, I have dedicated myself to the cause of students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a robust, inclusive, and visionary education system forms the cornerstone of a strong nation,” Pradhan said.

CJP ends protest after Centre’s assurance

Hours after Pradhan’s resignation, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, during a joint press conference with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, announced that the organisation was ending its protest in good faith after receiving assurances from the Centre that its demands would be addressed.

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan had been the principal demand of the organisation founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate who returned to India to lead the campaign against alleged examination paper leaks.

Joshi reiterates government’s stand on students

A day before taking charge of the Education Ministry, Pralhad Joshi said the Centre remained committed to protecting students’ interests and ensuring strict action against irregularities affecting examinations.

He also alleged that anti-social elements were attempting to exploit the CJP-led protests and urged students to remain vigilant while continuing peaceful demonstrations.

“The Modi government has always stood with students and the youth. It remains committed to taking strict action against any irregularities or injustices that affect their future,” Joshi had said.

He added that while students have every right to protest peacefully, they should ensure that their genuine concerns are not misused by anti-social elements.

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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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