Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as Union Education Minister following weeks of student protests. Soon after the announcement, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Vijay Varma, Huma Qureshi, Bhumi Pednekar and several other celebrities reacted on social media, with many hailing it as a victory for students

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests at Jantar Mantar, supporting students demanding education reforms. She praised the youth's courage and determination during the Chalo Sansad march