Pralhad Joshi assumes India education minister role

Who is Pralhad Joshi? 5-time MP who took charge of education ministry after Pradhan's exit

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday was assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers owing to widespread student-led protests across the nation over the NEET paper leak.

'Youth & students more important than any post': Amit Shah on Pradhan's resignation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the country and students are more important than any position. He reaffirmed the Modi government's commitment to reforms against paper leaks. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the education ministry later that day. The government respects you

Who is Pralhad Joshi, the new education minister? A look at his education, career, political journey

Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-time MP from Karnataka, Joshi holds a bachelor's degree from Shri Kadasiddheshwar Arts College, Hubballi. He now faces the task of steering examination reforms, strengthening the National Education Policy's implementation and rebuilding trust

Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister a day after Pradhan's exit

'This is a new subject for me': Pralhad Joshi after taking charge as education minister

Pralhad Joshi has taken charge as the Union Education Minister. He is reviewing the ministry's functioning and familiarizing himself with its operations. Joshi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this new responsibility. This change follows Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers. The ministry change occurs amid student protests over examination irr

Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?

Joshi has been a member of the cabinet since 2019 and is seen as close to powerful PM Modi.