K C Venugopal: ‘Pradhan’s resignation is a united victory of youth, students, Rahul Gandhi and Oppn’

Venugopal said the Congress did not join the movement earlier so as not to "politicise" the protests. As Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday after weeks of protests by students and youths as well as Opposition parties over the exam paper leaks, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (organisation) and Lok Sabha MP, K C Venugopal, speaks with The Indian Express on Pradhan’s resignation and the Opposition’s next course of action, among other issues. Excerpts: * Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. His resignation was one of the main demands of the protesting students and the Opposition. What is next for the Opposition?His resignation is a capitulation of the Narendra Modi government before the unwavering fighting spirit of Ind