Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Pralhad Joshi Takes Over as Education Minister
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister of India.
He accepted this responsibility with humility and a sense of duty.
He will also continue his role as the Consumer Affairs Minister.
This change comes after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post due to student protests and the NEET paper leak controversy.
Pradhan stated that it was not a matter of individual prestige for him and he was disturbed by the recent events.
Joshi expressed his commitment to performing to the best of his capacity under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Education Minister.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to NEET paper leak controversy.
Joshi accepted the responsibility with humility and a sense of duty.
Pradhan's resignation followed student protests across the country.
Joshi will also continue as Consumer Affairs Minister.
- Who
- Pralhad Joshi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Education Minister
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to NEET paper leak controversy and student protests
Acceptance of Responsibility
Resignation Amid Controversy
Acceptance of Responsibility
Acceptance of Responsibility
Pralhad Joshi accepted the responsibility with humility and a sense of duty.
Resignation Amid Controversy
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to student protests and the NEET paper leak controversy.
- New Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Previous Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Resignation
- NEET paper leak controversy and student protests
- Additional Charge
- Consumer Affairs Minister
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi