New Delhi: Responding to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that BJP considers the country, youth and students more important than any post. In a post on X, Shah said, ‘For BJP workers, the country, our youth and students are more important than any post. The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from his post is an example of this principle.
He further said, ‘Modi government respects the sentiments of the youth of the country and is committed to implementing necessary reforms against paper leaks. Modi ji’s decisions to give strict punishment to the culprits of paper leak are worthy of praise. I am confident that these steps will provide complete justice to the students who have succeeded in the NEET exam.
Describing Dharmendra Pradhan’s tenure as Education Minister, Shah said, ‘During his tenure, Dharmendra Pradhan has made major reforms in effectively implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), increasing PM Shree Schools, promoting digital education, skill development and strengthening industry-academia synergy. His tenure is proof of his dedication towards his intention of making India a developed country.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that his ‘heart is heavy’ after Pradhan’s resignation. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Twitter, ‘Today my heart is heavy when Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister. Difficult decisions often have to be taken in public life, but the contribution he has made in building the country will be remembered for generations.
Through the National Education Policy 2020, he laid the foundation of an education system that promotes strong basic literacy. Promotes multidisciplinary learning and prepares our youth with advanced skills to compete confidently on the global stage. His vision was not just to teach, but to empower every young Indian to become a global citizen connected to the values of India.
Pradhan resigned from the post after students protested over NEET paper leak. Announcing his resignation, he said that he has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the interest of students and to ensure that ‘anti-national forces’ do not take advantage of the ongoing protests over examination irregularities.