New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday dismissed the constitution of a task force on exam reforms, headed by Nandan Nilekani, as an exercise aimed to “fix” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “compromised image”. Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and General Secretary in-charge Communications, took to social media to criticise the creation of the task force.“Friends, in June 2024, after it bungled multiple examinations including NEET-UG, the Modi Government constituted a High-Level Com…
Latest Union Education Minister News & Updates
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi BJP President and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) leadership on Sunday, over its alleged hypocrisy in seeking resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the high-tech cheating racket unearthed in Punjab where the party is in power.He attacked the AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and associate Manish Sisodia, in particular over attempts to ‘hijacking’…
Gurugram, July 25 (IANS) In the aftermath of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Saturday that the Central government should now work towards reforms in both the education system as well as governance.Speaking to reporters hours after Pradhan tendered his resignation following widespread students’ agitation, Wangchuk welcomed the step taken by the Union government and Pradhan himself.”I congratulate all my fellow countrymen, this …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on Saturday as the Union Education Minister in the face of widespread agitation with protestors claiming his ouster over examination irregularities raises pertinent questions at a time when the Centre was actively involved in making certain reforms. Will his stepping down by itself upturn all the wrongs in India’s education system, or would he ought to have been tasked to right them?His social media post underscores that despite claims o…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that he was “proud” of the Gen Z for their efforts towards ensuring the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, following weeks of massive student protests over exam irregularities.In a self-made video posted on his official X account, Tharoor addressed the viewers as “young Indians and those young at heart”, saying that the resignation of the Education Minister is an “important moment” and “reminds us s…
Patna, July 25 (IANS) Tension gripped Siwan on Saturday as a student‑led protest during the Bihar Bandh escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, leading to a lathi‑charge, stone‑pelting, and conflicting claims over the use of force. According to reports, a large number of students gathered in the city and marched towards Gandhi Maidan as part of the statewide shutdown. Police personnel had already been deployed in the area in anticipation of the protest.While students were …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary (Organisation), B.L. Santhosh, said on Saturday that Dharmendra Pradhan had to resign as the Union Education Minister “keeping larger social interests in mind”. He credited Dharmendra Pradhan with implementing the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 and “over 100” education reforms during his tenure as Union Education Minister.Recalling the steps taken during Pradhan’s tenure, Santhosh said, “Dharmendra Pradhan as…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Congress National President, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Saturday said that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is the victory of the youth, of families who lost their children and of the united Opposition, who raised their voices in the interest of the students. This came as Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday announced his resignation as the Union Education Minister.Taking to X, Kharge said, “India’s ‘Chatro ki Goonj’ has finally reached the threshold…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister on Saturday, educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the countrymen, calling it a “victory of democracy”. Taking to X, Wangchuk said, “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY. Direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience & perseverance. Congratulations, CJP, Gen Z of the nation, and thank you all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fe…
Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has cautioned that the core issue of systemic reforms in the education sector should not be overshadowed by the growing political confrontation between the government and the opposition over the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities.In a post on X on Saturday, Mayawati said that the peaceful protest being held at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar by members of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP), formed in response to…