Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following the nationwide controversy over the NEET paper leak. Pradhan says he stepped down in the larger national interest and to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation. Meanwhile, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters celebrated at Jantar Mantar, with founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming the government was forced to bow before public pressure. Sonam Wangchuk also declared victory but said the protest would continue until broader demands are addressed.