Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as the Union Education Minister after days of nationwide protests over irregularities in NEET exams. As he announced it on Saturday and the Cockroach Janata Party withdrew its protest, after the Centre promised to fulfil their other demands, numerous stars reacted to the news. Celebrities such as Kamal Haasan and Pa Ranjith spoke about it on social media.

Kamal Haasan, Pa Ranjith react to Pradhan’s resignation

Kamal had earlier on Saturday reacted to news of dialogue between the CJP and the government, writing, “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.” After news of the resignation broke, he wrote, “Vox Populi,” with an Indian flag – the Latin phrase for voice of the people.