- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said "Democracy wins" and urged supporters not to make him a hero, stating "Don't make me a hero because Dharmendra Pradhan resigned today ... The country has been ruined because of making one person a hero."
- Saurav Das, CJP chief spokesperson, called the resignation "just a trailer" and said "This is just the beginning", vowing to take the movement nationwide to address youth issues.
- Ashutosh Ranka said "The youth of this country has woken up" and that demands had been accepted, while remembering families affected by paper leaks: "We are thinking about all those families who lost their near and dear ones ... we really hope that some justice has been served today."
- Sonam Wangchuk called it "a VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY", a victory of peace and patience, and urged moving from accountability to reforms.
- Neha Bora posted "And we won.." and credited the victory to a 36-day movement and 23-day hunger strike, stating "This victory is the triumph of our collective resolve that did not break despite all the efforts of the BJP."
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation has sparked a wave of reactions from CJP movement leaders, who view it as a significant milestone in their ongoing protests. They assert that this moment is not about individual heroes but a collective victory for democracy.
"Democracy wins." one leader proclaimed, emphasizing the importance of the movement's grassroots nature. Another leader cautioned against idolizing individuals, stating, "Don't make me a hero because of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The country has been ruined because of making one person a hero."12
The sentiment among the youth is palpable, with one leader declaring, "This is just a trailer. The picture is still to come. The youth of the country have awakened." They plan to continue their efforts nationwide, focusing on listening to the youth and demanding accountability.3
Reflecting on the broader implications, another leader noted, "We are thinking about all those families who lost their near and dear ones after the paper leaks. We are thinking about those lakhs and crores of students whose futures have been destroyed because of these paper leaks."45
The movement's leaders are resolute, stating, "This victory is the victory of a 36-day movement, this victory is the victory of a 23-day hunger strike." They emphasize that their struggle will continue, aiming for reforms and accountability in the wake of Pradhan's resignation.78
“CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said 'Democracy wins' and urged supporters not to make him a hero, referencing that the country was 'ruined because of making one person a hero.' Saurav Das, the movement's chief spokesperson, called the resignation 'just a trailer' and vowed to take the movement nationwide to address youth issues.”
