Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid Controversy
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid criticism over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Pralhad Joshi has taken on the additional charge of the Ministry, becoming the new Union Education Minister. Since 2014, five leaders have handled the portfolio under the BJP-led government: Smriti Irani, Prakash Javadekar, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank', Dharmendra Pradhan, and now Pralhad Joshi.
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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