NEET leaks spark Pradhan's resignation, Joshi takes over as Education Minister
On July 26, 2026, Prahlad Joshi took charge as the new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 following protests over NEET paper leaks. The President, advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accepted Pradhan's resignation and appointed Joshi to the role in addition to his existing portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
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