Archive · 27 Jul 2026
BJP Welcomes Pradhan Amid Opposition Criticism
The BJP leaders welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan, who recently resigned as the Union Education Minister, in Parliament.
This happened during the Monsoon Session, and the BJP leaders chanted slogans like 'Pradhan Zindabad' while giving him a traditional cap and stole.
However, the opposition MPs were not happy about this.
They shouted slogans like 'Chor Chor, Paper Chor' and criticized the government for welcoming Pradhan.
They also said that the government is not serious about improving the education system.
The opposition mentioned that a previous committee on education reforms did not do anything, and they doubt the new committee will be any different.
The government introduced a new law to prevent paper leaks, but the opposition thinks it is just a show and won't make a real difference.
BJP leaders welcomed former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament with traditional cap and stole amid slogans like 'Pradhan Zindabad'.
Opposition MPs criticized the felicitation, linking it to the Bilkis Bano case and accusing Pradhan of implementing an 'RSS agenda'.
Congress leader Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the BJP government is not serious about reforming the education system.
The government introduced a Bill to amend the anti-paper leaks law with stricter punishment, but the opposition termed it 'cosmetic'.
Opposition questioned the effectiveness of the new high-powered committee on education reforms, citing a similar panel under K Radhakrishnan that yielded no results.
- Who
- BJP leaders, Opposition MPs, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Felicitation of Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament amid opposition criticism.
- When
- During the Monsoon Session, on Monday.
- Where
- Parliament complex, New Delhi.
- Why
- BJP leaders welcomed Pradhan, while opposition criticized the move and the government's education policies.
BJP's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Felicitation of Dharmendra Pradhan
BJP's Perspective
BJP leaders welcomed Pradhan with traditional cap and stole, chanting 'Pradhan Zindabad' slogans.
Opposition's Perspective
Opposition criticized the felicitation, linking it to the Bilkis Bano case and accusing Pradhan of implementing an 'RSS agenda'.
Anti-Paper Leak Legislation
BJP's Perspective
The government introduced a Bill to amend the anti-paper leaks law with stricter punishment.
Opposition's Perspective
Opposition termed the Bill 'cosmetic' and alleged lack of seriousness in reforming the education system.
Education Reforms
BJP's Perspective
PM Modi announced a new high-powered committee on education reforms.
Opposition's Perspective
Opposition questioned the effectiveness, citing a similar panel under K Radhakrishnan that yielded no results.
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Former Union Education Minister who resigned amidst student protests over the NEET exam controversy.
- Bilkis Bano Case
- A case referenced by opposition leaders to criticize the BJP's actions.
- Anti-Paper Leak Legislation
- Proposed Bill with stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and Rs 50 lakh fine.
- High-Powered Committee on Education Reforms
- New committee announced by PM Modi, headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
- Previous Committee on Education Reforms
- Panel headed by K Radhakrishnan constituted two years ago, which yielded no results.
Sources
BJP greets Pradhan with 'Zindabad' slogans at Parliament, Cong fumes
'Grave insult to youth': Congress slams BJP's 'zindabad' cheer to Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament - Telegraph India
‘Not an AC room activist,’ Pradhan tells Cong MP after warm welcome by BJP MPs in parliament
