Congress leader Sachin Pilot said Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation reflected the government's acceptance of public anger over the education crisis. He described it as a victory for students and young people who demanded accountability. Pilot said reforms must go beyond stricter laws, calling for structural changes to the education system and action against the alleged exam and coaching mafia. He also sought accountability for the police action against student protesters while saying the Opposition would closely examine the proposed Public Examinations Bill in Parliament.