Dharmendra Pradhan Next Role: After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, what will be his next step? Will he return to Odisha politics or can he get a big position in the BJP organization?
Dharmendra Pradhan Next Political Move: Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the post of Union Education Minister amid the ongoing protests across the country over the NEET-UG paper leak. After his step, the biggest question arising is what will be the next step of this experienced player of politics? Is this the beginning of some new strategy of BJP or is Pradhan going to get some new and bigger responsibility in the organization? Let us understand what are the options now open to Dharmendra Pradhan.
big role in the organization
Dharmendra Pradhan is considered the best strategist of BJP. He has been among the most trusted faces of the party in terms of election management and taking decisions in difficult situations. In such a situation, keeping in view the upcoming state assembly elections, BJP can give him a big post in the national organization (National General Secretary or any important charge). Political experts believe that after the controversies that arose during his tenure in the Education Ministry, the party’s intention may be to focus its entire attention on strengthening the organization and making a strategy for the elections.
Return to politics of Odisha
Dharmendra Pradhan is a Lok Sabha MP from Sambalpur, Odisha. His stature in the politics of Odisha is not hidden from anyone. Ever since the formation of the BJP government in Odisha, there were speculations that Pradhan would play an important role in major political decisions of the state. In such a situation, it is being said that after being relieved of the responsibility of Delhi, he can devote full time to further strengthening the support base of BJP in Odisha.
‘Backbench’ strategy
Political experts say that many times the resignation of leaders in Indian politics is the first step of a major political reshuffle. Taking moral responsibility, Pradhan has resigned to calm the resentment created among the students and youth due to the NEET controversy. After a political break of a few months, when the situation becomes normal, he can be brought forward again in a new administrative or political role.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s political journey
- For the first time in 2000, he was elected MLA from Palhada seat.
- In 2004, he was elected Lok Sabha MP from Devgarh seat for the first time.
- 2014-2019- Union Minister of Petroleum and Skill Development
- Made Minister of Petroleum, Steel from 2019-2024 and Education from 2001.
- Was the Union Education Minister from 2024-2026