Dharmendra Pradhan Archives

25 Jul

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Stepped Up to Lead Education Portfolio After Dharmendra Pradhan Quits

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a major cabinet reshuffle, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has taken on the portfolio of Education Minister following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Joshi, who currently oversees the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, will now manage the Education Ministry as an additional responsibility according to a press release issued from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The official notification detailed that the President of India formally accepted Pradhan's departure with immediate effect upon the counsel of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To maintain continuity in ministry functions, the President subsequently assigned the additional education responsibilities to Joshi alongside…

25 Jul

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Refuses to Clear Jantar Mantar Until Suicide Compensation and Police Action Demands Met

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party Founding President Abhijeet Dipke has affirmed that the ongoing demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue unabated, despite the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing press members and fellow agitators at the protest venue, Dipke stressed that while the minister's departure addresses a fundamental concern, the broader agitation will persist under democratic norms until full accountability and financial restitution are achieved for affected families. Outlining the movement's remaining priorities, Dipke presented two non-negotiable demands to the central government. He insisted on an immediate compensation of one crore rupees for every family…

25 Jul

Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down as Education Minister, Defends Reforms in Farewell Message

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Cabinet, ending weeks of speculation following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and the nationwide debate over examination reforms. In a detailed farewell letter addressed to students, Pradhan said the interests of young people had always guided his decisions and reiterated his commitment to building a transparent and inclusive education system. The former minister, who said he had spent more than four decades working for students, teachers and educational reforms, described quality education as the foundation of a strong nation. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting…

24 Jul

PM Modi Assures Strict Legislation as CJP Escalates Nationwide Protests Over NEET Leak

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a late-night video message addressing the growing public outcry over examination irregularities, promising swift legislative action and the establishment of fast-track courts to prosecute those responsible for paper leaks. Acknowledging that paper leaks affect millions of students and their families, the Prime Minister revealed that a draft bill providing for stringent punishment has been prepared and will be discussed during the upcoming Cabinet meeting before being introduced in Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session. The Prime Minister’s address highlighted recent government measures, noting that law enforcement agencies have arrested key culprits…

28 Jun

Alleged Suppressions: 500 Farmers Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protests, Claims CJP Founder

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that approximately five-hundred farmers spanning across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed under house arrest by law enforcement authorities. Speaking exclusively to reporters on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Dipke claimed that the coordinated police action was deliberately designed to restrict agrarian leaders and workers from joining the ongoing mass student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The youth-led sit-in agitation, which entered its ninth consecutive day on Sunday, centers on demands for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over widespread examination irregularities and…

21 Jun

CJP Chief Invokes Farmers’ Solidarity as NEET Protest Turns into Overnight Sit-in at Jantar Mantar

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke escalated the youth-led agitation over examination irregularities on Sunday, directly appealing to India's farming community to join the ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Entering its second day, the protest has intensified into an overnight sit-in following alleged leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, alongside widespread demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke emphasized that because students previously stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers during their historic rights agitations, the youth now rightfully require reciprocal solidarity to sustain their own movement. The demonstration, which drew…

21 Jun

Ahead of NEET Re-Exam, Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Public Not to Add to Students’ Mental Stress

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): With the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination approaching, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to political leaders, institutions and the public to act responsibly and avoid anything that could further affect the mental well-being of lakhs of students preparing for the high-stakes medical entrance test. The minister's remarks come amid heightened anxiety among candidates following the cancellation of the earlier NEET-UG examination and the subsequent decision to conduct a re-test on June 21. Pradhan stressed that students have already faced considerable emotional pressure and should not be subjected to additional uncertainty through rumours, misinformation or unnecessary controversy.…

02 Jun

Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk To Join CJP Protest On June 6, Backs Protest Seeking Education Minister’s Resignation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Tuesday his support for a public campaign demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delivering an ultimatum through a video message and social media posts, Wangchuk stated he will travel to Delhi to join a June 6 demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party if the central government fails to take decisive administrative action by June 5. The high-profile endorsement provides significant momentum to a youth-driven movement that has expanded rapidly across digital platforms over recent weeks. Wangchuk, a veteran educator with four decades of experience in the…