Political turmoil has intensified in Uttar Pradesh following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak case. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress State President Ajay Rai, and Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) MLA Pallavi Patel hailed it as a massive victory for the youth. Meanwhile, thousands of students staged intense protests across major UP cities, including Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Meerut.