BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, writing, "Der aaye, durust aaye [Better late than never]." His remarks came after nationwide protests demanding Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities and the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. "I hope that the PM will also take an immediate and timely decision," Joshi added.