The joint rally led by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET paper leak controversy

The celebratory scenes erupted after the youth of the country protested for over a month, demanding the education minister's resignation

Supporters gather in large numbers at Shivaji Park as Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS transform their planned Tiranga Morcha into a victory rally after the center accepted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Tiranga March took place after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday withdrew its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar, saying it had done so in "good faith."

Earlier in the day, Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was stepping down in the larger interest of students to ensure that the country's youth did not become "trapped in a web of confusion."

Thousands of supporters wave flags and raise slogans during the joint rally at Shivaji Park, where the Thackeray cousins hailed the resilience of young protesters who kept the campaign alive until the minister's resignation

People carrying banners and placards fill Shivaji Park during the joint victory rally, celebrating what organizers described as a people's victory achieved through peaceful nationwide protests led by students

The controversy began after the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak surfaced in May, while the re-examination was conducted on June 21