AGARTALA: Following the official resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid relentless nationwide agitation, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) organized a massive victory rally through the streets of Agartala today. The rally hailed the triumph of the student-youth movement demonstrating at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and across the country.
Hundreds of party workers, youth activists, and student representatives gathered in front of Congress Bhavan, holding banners, waving flags, and shouting energetic slogans celebrating “Student Power” (Chhatra Shakti).
High-Energy Rally Traverses Key City Routes
The victory procession commenced from the Pradesh Congress Bhavan, traversing major city intersections including Post Office Chowmuhani, Paradise Chowmuhani, and Orient Chowmuhani before culminating in a mass gathering.
Key Highlights of the Rally:
- Celebration of Youth Victory: Congress leaders stated that the Minister’s resignation proves the strength of democratic student agitation in holding the central government accountable.
- Demand for Academic Reforms: Prominent speakers insisted that resigning is only the first step and demanded comprehensive policy measures to permanently eradicate examination paper leaks and corruption in national competitive exams.
- Solidarity with Protesting Students: The leadership lauded the resilience of students at Jantar Mantar and state-level protest sites who stood firm despite administrative hurdles.
Addressing the media during the rally, senior Pradesh Congress leaders emphasized that the Congress party will continue to champion the rights of students and job seekers across Tripura and the nation, ensuring transparency and justice in educational governance
