Dharmendra Pradhan
Indian politician (born 1969)
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Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician who has served as the Minister of Education since his appointment in July 2021. He has previously held the portfolios of Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (2017–2021), Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (2014–2021), and Minister of Steel (2019–2021). He graduated from the Talcher Autonomous College and Utkal University.
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Congress has been anti-quota for generations: BJP's Dharmendra PradhanBJP has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's regret over the UPA's failure to conduct a caste census, labeling it a deceptive tactic to conceal the Congress party's inherent bias. Union Minister Dharmendra..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pradhan hits back at congress on OBC claims, cites Modi govt’s record on reservationDharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for allegedly opposing OBC reservations. He stated Congress leaders from Nehru to Rajiv Gandhi were against it. Pradhan highlighted increased appointments of SC,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Odisha: Rahul Gandhi speaks to father of Balasore immolation victim, calls incident a wound to societyCongress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with the family of an Odisha student who died after self-immolation following alleged sexual harassment. He criticized the incident as an “organized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cheap politics, says Dharmendra Pradhan as Rahul claims 'murder by BJP system'The BJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for politicizing the self-immolation of an Odisha student, labeling his accusations as "cheap politics." Gandhi had called the death a "murder by BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Odisha self-immolation case: Rahul Gandhi blames 'BJP’s system' for student’s death; Dharmendra Pradhan calls it ‘petty politics’A political controversy has erupted in Odisha following the death of a college student who attempted self-immolation due to alleged sexual harassment. Opposition parties, including Congress and BJD,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Five foreign universities get letter of intent to set up branch campuses in MumbaiUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has granted Letters of Intent to five foreign universities, including institutions from the US, UK, Australia, and Italy, to establish branch campuses in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
LOP's desperation over Congress losses on display: BJPTop BJP leaders, including J.P. Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent claims questioning the integrity of the Maharashtra assembly polls. Nadda accused Gandhi of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi, calls him Pakistan's spokespersonBJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistani propaganda. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Gandhi of being Pakistan's spokesperson, citing his remarks on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah hails armed forces, Rajnath Singh invokes HanumanFollowing the Pahalgam massacre, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' as a retaliatory strike, with BJP leaders hailing the action. Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed the government's commitment to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Government call on caste count game changer, exposes Congress: BJPBJP lauded the Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, emphasizing the NDA's dedication to social justice. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Caste census: BJP counters Congress' ‘sarkar tumhari, system humara’ sloganThe BJP has criticized the Congress party regarding the inclusion of caste-based enumeration in the upcoming census, questioning their historical inaction. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pradhan releases Tamil Nadu's consent letter to counter Stalin’s claimEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses DMK of creating fear among Tamil Nadu's youth regarding the three-language policy. Despite controversy, Tamil Nadu shows willingness to sign an MoU for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Let them abuse me personally': Dharmendra Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP rowUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition...IndiaTimes - Published | Uproar in Parliament over NEP as Pradhan, DMK lock hornsThe Modi government and the DMK clashed in the resumed Budget session over the three-language policy and the NEP MoU. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused DMK of reversing their stance under..IndiaTimes - Published |
DMK slaps privilege notice on education ministerDMK filed a privilege notice in Lok Sabha against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of making defamatory remarks about Tamil Nadu during a discussion over the Samagra Shiksha Scheme...IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘uncivilised MPs’ remark draws Stalin’s fireTamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin condemned Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks calling DMK MPs uncivilised. DMK MP Kanimozhi also criticized Pradhan for his comments. Pradhan's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Abusive attack': DMK MP Kanimozhi moves privilege notice against Dharmendra Pradhan over controversial remark over NEP rowIndiaTimes - Published | 'Arrogant, need to be disciplined': TN CM Stalin hits out at Union education minister Pradhan over NEPTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling the Tamil Nadu government "dishonest" and "ruining" students' futures. Stalin reiterated his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Explained: DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt vs Centre over NEPUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu to implement the three-language formula to ensure educational equality. Following this Tamil Nadu CM Stalin claimed that the BJP was using..IndiaTimes - Published | Won’t give in to ‘blackmail’, Centre makes it clear to Tamil NaduThe Centre is determined to implement the three-language policy under NEP 2020, despite Tamil Nadu's opposition, emphasizing states' flexibility in language choice. Union Education Minister Dharmendra..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tamilians know what language they need': Kamal Haasan's warning amid language rowKamal Haasan stressed the importance of linguistic pride among Tamilians and warned against underestimating their language preferences. He made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict between the state..IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin vs Dharmendra Pradhan escalates: 'Is imposing Hindi in name of NEP not politics?'IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rise above political differences': Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin on NEP rowUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020..IndiaTimes - Published | CEC appointment: BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan strikes back at Congress, says 'rules not broken'IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin condemns Dharmendra Pradhan for his alleged NEP, 3-language policy rider for fundsIndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi says Congress 'fighting Indian state'; BJP: He's in league with urban NaxalsBJP leaders, including president J P Nadda, strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remark about fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state. They accused him of aligning with subversive forces and claimed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends UGC 2025 draft, calls Congress claims 'lies'The UGC's draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions have sparked political conflict between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who claim increased control for governors in Vice Chancellor..IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan cites UPA-era NCERT textbook toon to target CongressUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged historical disregard for B.R. Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT textbook cartoon depicting Jawaharlal Nehru "whipping"..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Congress has always hated Ambedkar, did crocodile tears for him': Dharmendra Pradhan shares 'shameful' cartoonUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for their sudden reverence for B.R. Ambedkar, calling it "crocodile tears." He highlighted a 2012 NCERT cartoon depicting Nehru whipping..IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan makes BIG statement, alleges Congress 'always hated BR Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in...'The Union Education Minister said that during the rule of the Congress-led UPA-2 government, a shameful cartoon was included in the NCERT textbook for Class 11 in 2012 in which Pandit Nehru was shown..DNA - Published |
NTA will hold only entrance exams, not job tests: Dharmendra PradhanThe National Testing Agency (NTA) will focus solely on administering entrance exams for higher education institutions starting next year, discontinuing recruitment tests. Discussions are underway to..IndiaTimes - Published | Credibility cornerstone of NDA's polls wins: Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for their "feudal mindset" and disconnect from the changing Indian landscape. He attributed the BJP's recent..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates ICSSR research internship programmeEducation minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the ICSSR Research Internship Programme, awarding 40 interns focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The program, aligned with India's G20..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Not EVMs but Cong's mentality is the problem,' says Dharmendra PradhanIndiaTimes - Published |
Teachers to lead India’s future: Dharmendra Pradhan launches teacher’s appIndiaTimes - Published | Computer-based test likely for NEET-UG, indicates Dharmendra PradhanIndiaTimes - Published |
Pradhan, Kharge spar over vacant SC/ST teaching posts in varsitiesEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's allegations of neglecting reserved teaching positions in central universities. Pradhan called the claims lies, stating..IndiaTimes - Published | 'He may have said so, but ...': Dharmendra Pradhan reacts to Anil Vij’s Haryana CM claimUnion minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed Nayab Singh Saini as BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Haryana, showing confidence in winning a third consecutive term. This announcement follows senior..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan, M K Stalin in war of words over NEPUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for allegedly causing divisions among states over the new National Education Policy. Pradhan questioned Stalin's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Do you oppose Tamil?':Union minister & CM Stalin spar over New Education PolicyUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin engaged in a dispute over the National Education Policy. Stalin claimed that the central government was withholding..IndiaTimes - Published |
NEET UG 2024 row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hails SC's decision, says NTA will release final results on..SC dismissed the pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the controversy-ridden 2024 NEET-UG, holding that there was no evidence on record to conclude that the exam was "vitiated" on account of..DNA - Published | 'There is no question of ... ': Education minister clarifies on DU's Manusmriti proposalUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that Delhi University's vice-chancellor, Yogesh Singh, rejected a proposal to include Manusmriti in the LLB curriculum. This proposal was dismissed..IndiaTimes - Published |
MBBS aspirants reach Dharmendra Pradhan's residence, he assures them of all helpIndiaTimes - Published | Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of childrenCongress criticized the delay in publishing Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry and NCERT of incompetence. Jairam Ramesh highlighted delays in Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences..IndiaTimes - Published |
Govt committed to fair probe into paper leaks, says President MurmuAmid the NEET exam cancellation and paper leak controversy, President Droupadi Murmu assured that the government is working on major exam reforms and a fair investigation with strict punishments...IndiaTimes - Published | Pradhan takes oath amid oppn jibes over NEETOpposition displays intent to address irregularities in NEET-UG exam and UGC-NET cancellation in Parliament, raising slogans of 'NEET, NEET' as education minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath.IndiaTimes - Published |
India needs flexible, less stressful exam system: Dharmendra PradhanNTA maintains 'leak' of NEET-UG exams in Patna was localised, supported by Bihar Police investigation. CBI to probe irregularities, but NTA opposes cancellation unless SC intervenes.IndiaTimes - Published | No need to scrap NEET-UG, 'leak' a localised affair: GovtMaintaining that the government does not intend to hurt the interests of lakhs who legitimately cleared the entrance exams, the authorities are drawing a contrast with the cancellation of All India..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Transparent, tamper-free': Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on conducting 'zero-error exams'IndiaTimes - Published | NEET-UG 2024 paper leak: High-level committee to review functioning of...Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday announced the formation of a high-level committee to probe into the issues pertaining to the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).DNA - Published |
