Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: Priyanka Chopra, Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj react

Actor Priyanka Chopra has reacted to former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike and Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.Priyanka, while sharing the news about Pradhan's resignation on her Instagram story, reacted with clapping, smiling and heart emojis.Actors Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj and Vijay Varma also praised the youth-led protest on social media while welcoming the government's decision to engage with the youth.Haasan's X post read, "Glad to see dialogue replacing confrontation. Dissent deserves dialogue. This is democracy in action. Pellet guns, electric shock batons and nail-studded lathis have no place in the land of Bapu. Equally, attacks on security personnel and public property must be examined fairly. Accountability cannot be selective (sic)." While welcoming the government's decision, concluded, "The Government's willingness to engage is welcome. Now let us ensure that dialogue leads to lasting reform. The road ahead is long, but Indians must walk it together (sic)."Glad to see dialogue replacing confrontation. Dissent deserves dialogue. This is democracy in action.Pellet guns, electric shock batons and nail-studded lathis have no place in the land of Bapu.Equally, attacks on security personnel and public property must be examined— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 25, 2026Director Zoya Akhtar while praising Gen Z on Instagram, wrote, "What a reminder this has been...Gen Z - Only...- Only (sic)." She added a quote, which read, "Democracy is a system of government where power belongs to the people (sic)." Prakash Raj's X post read, "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 (sic)."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 pic.twitter.com/efMYgbzxlf— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) July 25, 2026Prakash Raj had earlier reacted to Wangchuk ending his 26-day fast, thanking him for his sacrifice. He also questioned why Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was still being delayed.Actor Vijay Varma, while reacting to Pradhan's resignation on Instagram shared the latter's picture and wrote, "Accha chalta hoon.. duaaon mein yaad rakhna (Alright, I'm taking my leave... keep me in your prayers) (sic)."Actor Aditi Rao Hydari, in her Instagram story, extended her support to the youth, and wrote, "Gen Z for the win. More power to honesty, dignity, non-violence, accountability, freedom of speech, and intelligence. May these always be louder than fear, division, and hate (sic)."Actor Manav Kaul also praised the youth in his Instagram post and wrote, "I love you .... The youth ... This country belongs to you .. Everything is in your hands now. Let's play...Jai Hind (sic)."Veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah had also voiced support for the student protest in Delhi.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Jul 25, 2026 16:05 IST