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Dharmendra Pradhan Likely to Stay in Office, Sources Say
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 10:19 AM
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Sources report that Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan is unlikely to resign, describing it as the "easiest decision" for the government to keep him in place.
Sources close to the government have indicated that Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan is not expected to tender his resignation in the near future. The comments came after a brief discussion among senior officials regarding the minister’s performance and the cabinet’s stability.
According to the reports, the decision to retain Pradhan is seen as the simplest option for the administration, avoiding the political fallout that a sudden resignation could trigger. The minister’s portfolio, which includes key reforms in the education sector, remains a priority for the ruling party.
While no formal statement has been issued by the Ministry of Education, the consensus among insiders is that Pradhan will continue in his role until the next cabinet reshuffle or election cycle. Analysts suggest that maintaining continuity in the education ministry is crucial for the government’s policy agenda.
The government has yet to confirm these findings, but the prevailing view is that Pradhan’s resignation is not on the cards at present.
According to the reports, the decision to retain Pradhan is seen as the simplest option for the administration, avoiding the political fallout that a sudden resignation could trigger. The minister’s portfolio, which includes key reforms in the education sector, remains a priority for the ruling party.
While no formal statement has been issued by the Ministry of Education, the consensus among insiders is that Pradhan will continue in his role until the next cabinet reshuffle or election cycle. Analysts suggest that maintaining continuity in the education ministry is crucial for the government’s policy agenda.
The government has yet to confirm these findings, but the prevailing view is that Pradhan’s resignation is not on the cards at present.