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Dharmendra Pradhan Receives Warm Welcome in Parliament After Resignation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 08:34 AM
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Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan returned to the Parliament on Monday, where he was greeted with a rousing welcome from members of both houses. The event marked his first public appearance since announcing his resignation earlier this month.
Dharmendra Pradhan, who had stepped down as India’s education minister, made a high‑profile return to Parliament on Monday. The former minister was met with applause and cheers from lawmakers across party lines.
The welcome took place in the Lok Sabha chamber, where Pradhan was escorted by senior BJP leaders. The event was seen as a symbolic gesture of support for the former minister, who had faced criticism over his handling of the education sector.
Pradhan’s resignation was announced in late November following a series of controversies over policy decisions and allegations of mismanagement. Since then, he has largely stayed out of the public eye.
During the welcome, several MPs expressed confidence in Pradhan’s future contributions to national policy. The occasion also highlighted the BJP’s strategy of maintaining unity among its senior leaders.
Observers noted that the event could signal Pradhan’s potential return to a prominent role within the party, although no official announcement has been made yet.
The welcome took place in the Lok Sabha chamber, where Pradhan was escorted by senior BJP leaders. The event was seen as a symbolic gesture of support for the former minister, who had faced criticism over his handling of the education sector.
Pradhan’s resignation was announced in late November following a series of controversies over policy decisions and allegations of mismanagement. Since then, he has largely stayed out of the public eye.
During the welcome, several MPs expressed confidence in Pradhan’s future contributions to national policy. The occasion also highlighted the BJP’s strategy of maintaining unity among its senior leaders.
Observers noted that the event could signal Pradhan’s potential return to a prominent role within the party, although no official announcement has been made yet.