BJP leaders rally behind Dharmendra Pradhan after resignation, hail his tenure as education minister

While Dharmendra Pradhan may have faced the ire of India’s youth, BJP leaders hailed his tenure as Education Minister, crediting him for ushering in structural reforms in the country’s education system and the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Pradhan was forced to step down following massive paper leak protests across the country, with Jantar Mantar in Delhi being the epicenter of the Cockroach Janta Party-led youth movement.

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His resignation over paper leaks was among the key demands of the students.

“It is difficult to put into words the gratitude I feel for Shri Dharmendra Pradhan ji,” BJP national president Nitin Nabin said.

“As Union Education Minister, he worked tirelessly to restore the civilisational spirit of Bharat and to decolonise our education system. His unwavering commitment to implementing the National Education Policy, despite the political challenges it entailed, will be remembered as one of his finest contributions to nation-building,” he added.

The BJP chief stated that Pradhan’s his decision to step down “reflects the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, whose old remarks that resignations don’t happen in BJP government went viral on social media after Pradhan’s resignation, said that the decision was a “testimony of the fact that for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and our government, safeguarding the future of our students and youth is of paramount importance.”

According to Rajnath Singh, Pradhan’s tenure as Union Minister was marked by a “steadfast commitment to transforming India into developed nation.”

“His contribution to public service has been inclusive, future-ready, and aligned with the aspirations of a New India,” he added.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal also acknowledged and appreciated Pradhan’s  decades of “dedicated public service and his remarkable journey in nation-building.”

“From his early association with student movements to his distinguished roles in public life and governance, he has consistently demonstrated commitment, discipline, and a deep connect with the people, especially with the aspirations of India’s youth,” Goyal added.

Several other prominent BJP leaders, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma, also hailed Pradhan’s tenure as Education Minister.