Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Article 75(2) of the Constitution, with immediate effect.
Key Highlights
- Pralhad Joshi takes additional charge of the Ministry of Education.
- President Murmu accepts Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation immediately.
- Decision taken on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Appointment ensures continuity in the functioning of the Education Ministry.
Union Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. The decision was announced through an official communiqué issued by the President’s office on Saturday. President Droupadi Murmu, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accepted Pradhan’s resignation with immediate effect under Article 75(2) of the Constitution. The move ensures that the ministry continues to function without any administrative disruption while the government considers its next course of action.
The change in leadership comes at a time when the Education Ministry has been under intense public attention following protests linked to alleged examination paper leaks. The issue has sparked nationwide debate over the integrity of competitive examinations and the need for stronger reforms in the education system. Although the government has not officially linked the resignation to the ongoing controversy, the development marks a significant political and administrative transition for one of the country’s most important ministries.
As part of the new arrangement, Pralhad Joshi will continue to serve as the Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs while simultaneously overseeing the Education Ministry. Officials said the additional responsibility is intended to maintain policy continuity, ensure smooth governance, and prevent delays in decision-making. Joshi, a senior member of the Union Cabinet with extensive administrative experience, is expected to supervise ongoing educational initiatives until a permanent decision is announced.
The President’s communiqué formalised both the acceptance of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and the assignment of the Education portfolio to Joshi. The constitutional process follows the provisions of Article 75(2), which governs the appointment and resignation of Union Ministers. Political observers now await further announcements regarding whether the government will retain the interim arrangement or appoint a full-time Education Minister in the coming weeks.
