'Congratulations, My Dear Cockroaches': Prakash Raj reacts to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
ETimes | July 25, 2026 10:39 PM CST
Actor Prakash Raj commented on the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister following the row over alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET-UG . The actor, who has been supporting the ongoing student movement at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar , took to social media to express happiness soon after the news broke. His message quickly gained attention online and was widely shared by supporters.
Prakash Raj congratulates protesters in social media postTaking to Instagram , Prakash Raj congratulated those who had been part of the movement and praised their efforts. He wrote, "Congratulations, my Dear Cockroaches... Dear Sonam Wangchuk sir and every single one who stood by the youth. You have proved that you can bring a regime down to its knees. #justasking." Along with the message, the actor also shared a photograph of himself from the protest venue at Jantar Mantar, where he was seen raising slogans alongside the demonstrators.
Dharmendra Pradhan announces resignation in public letterDharmendra Pradhan also shared his resignation letter on X, reflecting on his years in public office. He wrote, “My young friends, for over four decades, I have been committed to students, teachers and education reforms. “I have always believed that a strong, inclusive and visionary education system is the bedrock of a strong nation.” He further stated, "I deeply respect the aspirations, emotions, and legitimate expectations of the youth of the country. From the very first day, I took responsibility for the situation and never shied away from it. My resolve was that no deserving student should suffer because of examination mafias and no student should face injustice." He also thanked the Prime Minister for the opportunity to serve the nation.
Prakash Raj congratulates protesters in social media postTaking to Instagram , Prakash Raj congratulated those who had been part of the movement and praised their efforts. He wrote, "Congratulations, my Dear Cockroaches... Dear Sonam Wangchuk sir and every single one who stood by the youth. You have proved that you can bring a regime down to its knees. #justasking." Along with the message, the actor also shared a photograph of himself from the protest venue at Jantar Mantar, where he was seen raising slogans alongside the demonstrators.
Dharmendra Pradhan announces resignation in public letterDharmendra Pradhan also shared his resignation letter on X, reflecting on his years in public office. He wrote, “My young friends, for over four decades, I have been committed to students, teachers and education reforms. “I have always believed that a strong, inclusive and visionary education system is the bedrock of a strong nation.” He further stated, "I deeply respect the aspirations, emotions, and legitimate expectations of the youth of the country. From the very first day, I took responsibility for the situation and never shied away from it. My resolve was that no deserving student should suffer because of examination mafias and no student should face injustice." He also thanked the Prime Minister for the opportunity to serve the nation.
Protest celebrations follow minister's resignationFollowing the resignation, videos and photographs of celebrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar began circulating on social media, with protesters welcoming the development. One of the earliest reactions from the film industry was from Prakash Raj, and his post gained a lot of traction online. His message and visuals from the protest site have become one of the most talked-about responses after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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