Congress leader Jairam Ramesh repeated that former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was forcibly compelled to resign a year ago, alleging he spoke up for farmers and was met with government insensitivity. Ramesh noted Dhankhar’s resignation on July 21, 2025, and claimed he was not given a formal farewell by Rajya Sabha members as he exited three years into a five-year term. Dhankhar had cited health reasons in his resignation letter, saying he needed to prioritise health care and follow medical advice. The remarks come amid protests by the Cockroach Janata Party over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, with police injuries reported during clashes in Delhi. Ramesh drew a parallel between Dhankhar’s exit and current student and youth protests, portraying the government as displaying similar insensitivity toward public concerns. The series of statements and protests underscores ongoing political contention over farmers’ issues and accountability for officials.