Pralhad Joshi received additional charge of the Education Ministry on Saturday. This change followed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after a protest. The President accepted Pradhan's resignation on Prime Minister Modi's advice. Joshi already holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs and New Energy. Pradhan cited preventing exploitation by anti-national forces for his decision.

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as union education minister amid massive uproar | India News

Union Education Minister Dharmandra Pradhan resigns amid nationwide youth protests over examination paper leaks.