Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday praised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his “unwavering dedication to public service” hours after Pradhan submitted his resignation amid nationwide protests over paper leaks and exam irregularities.
Taking to X, CM Majhi credited Pradhan for leading “transformative reforms” in the education sector. “As Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan led transformative reforms, including the historic National Education Policy (NEP 2020), laying a strong foundation for the future of millions of students across the nation. Prioritizing high moral values above all else, his decision to resign reflects his deep principle and an unwavering dedication to public service,” the Chief Minister said.
“We all are confident of successful future days for him. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath bless his journey ahead,” he added.
Pradhan tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. In his letter, the Union Minister said the step was taken to safeguard students’ future and ensure exam integrity.
“For over four decades, I have dedicated myself to the cause of students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a robust, inclusive, and visionary education system forms the cornerstone of a strong nation,” Pradhan wrote.
“Considering the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country — to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting it, preserving national unity, ensuring that not a single Indian student’s future gets entangled in legal complexities, and allowing our children to devote their time to studies and focus on building their careers — I have submitted my resignation to the Honourable Prime Minister,” he said.
The resignation comes amid large-scale protests across the country demanding strict action against paper leaks and irregularities in competitive examinations.
