Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 25 Jul 2026,Saturday Education
Senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi was appointed Union Education Minister on Saturday, hours after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post. Joshi, who currently serves as Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry. The appointment followed President Droupadi Murmu's acceptance of Pradhan's resignation with immediate effect under Article 75(2) of the Constitution, based on the Prime Minister's advice. An official notification confirmed that Joshi would continue handling his existing portfolio alongside the Education Ministry. The leadership change comes amid the political fallout over the NEET-UG controversy and Pradhan's resignation after sustained nationwide protests demanding accountability and education reforms. (PC: Times Now)
