Did Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks influence Pradhan’s resignation? AdvertisementIts believed that Bhagwat’s comments reshaped the BJP-led NDA government’s stance on the student protests, and ultimately culminated in the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. AdvertisementDharmendra Pradhan resigns amid mounting pressureEarlier today, Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation, hours ahead of third round of talks scheduled between the CJP and the Union government. The protesters had maintained that Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable”, and any negotiations would only move forward after his exit. AdvertisementThe CJP protest began at the Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on June 20, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak.