Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has officially taken charge of the Education Ministry following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Assuming the additional portfolio while retaining his existing ministerial responsibilities, Joshi thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing his trust in him. He pledged to discharge his new responsibilities with humility, honesty, and dedication, while emphasizing his commitment to serving students and strengthening India's education system. His appointment comes after weeks of nationwide youth protests over examination paper leaks that culminated in Pradhan's resignation. Watch Joshi's first remarks after taking charge of the Education Ministry.

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