Calling the resignation a victory for protesting students, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke argued that sustained public pressure can compel political accountability. He also urged people not to fear the government while pursuing their demands.
The Rohtak gathering also debated dowry, live-in relationships, same-gotra marriages and post-funeral feasts, with organisers describing the initiative as a wider campaign to preserve Haryana's social and cultural values.
The FIR alleges the accused officer used explicit videos to threaten the complainant over several months, while investigators are also examining allegations against his mother for allegedly attempting to suppress the complaint.
The minister's departure has triggered discussions over Punjab's representation in the Union Cabinet while the BJP simultaneously accelerates organisational restructuring and prepares for a renewed political campaign in the state.
The alleged gangster, wanted in multiple criminal cases including four murders, will now be questioned by investigators over his suspected overseas network and possible links to organised crime syndicates operating in Punjab.
His remarks came days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed in his UNGA address that Indian jets were downed during the May conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government over the country's rising debt, saying that the ruling party's policies have led to a situation where the government's hands are tight, and it is forced to borrow heavily.
The new development comes days ahead of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit to India on October 13-14.
NCDC and various agencies are also conducting tests on water and entomological samples to rule out infectious diseases as the possible cause of children's deaths.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a slew of youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore on October 4, a release from his office said.
