Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned from his position over the weekend, was greeted with cheers and 'Dharmendra Pradhan zindabad' slogans by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) colleagues as he arrived in Parliament on Monday. The warm reception drew sharp criticism from opposition parties. The Communist Party of India (CPI) slammed the BJP for felicitating Pradhan, according to The Hindu. Meanwhile, NDTV reported that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP of celebrating Pradhan while 21 students had died, though NDTV did not provide details on the alleged deaths. The differing accounts point to a broader opposition condemnation of the ruling party's gesture. Pradhan's resignation came after a recent development, but specifics of the reason were not detailed in the reports. The BJP's show of support for Pradhan has ignited a political row, with opposition parties questioning the timing and appropriateness of the felicitation. Neither report specified whether Pradhan was resigning from a ministerial post or a party role, but his return to Parliament with such fanfare has intensified the debate. As of now, no further statements from the BJP or Pradhan have been reported. The controversy underscores the charged political atmosphere in the country following recent events.