BJP MPs Welcome Dharmendra Pradhan to Parliament After Resignation; Congress Criticises Gesture (Video)
As Dharmendra Pradhan arrived at Parliament on Monday morning, BJP and ruling coalition MPs gathered near the entrance to demonstrate solidarity, greeting him with enthusiastic cheers and 'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad' slogans.
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs when he arrived at Parliament on Monday for the Monsoon Session, marking his first appearance after resigning from the Union Cabinet. As BJP lawmakers greeted him with slogans and applause, the Congress criticised the display, saying it was inappropriate given the circumstances surrounding his resignation.
BJP MPs Raise Slogans for Dharmendra Pradhan
As Pradhan entered the Parliament complex, BJP MPs welcomed him with chants of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad" and applauded his arrival. The show of support came days after he stepped down as Union Education Minister amid the controversy over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Several BJP leaders described Pradhan's resignation as an act of accountability and praised his contribution during his tenure in the Education Ministry. Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation: Former Education Minister Removes ‘Union Minister’ From X Bio Following Exit.
BJP MPs Welcome Dharmendra Pradhan to Parliament
#WATCH | Delhi: Former Union Education Minister and BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan arrives at the Parliament.
BJP-NDA MPs sloganeer "Dharmendra Pradhan zindabad" as they receive him here. pic.twitter.com/7DHXIzMkvI
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2026
Congress Objects to Reception
The Congress strongly criticised the welcome extended to Pradhan, arguing that celebrating a minister who resigned following a major public controversy sent the wrong message.
Opposition leaders said the focus should remain on addressing the concerns of students and ensuring accountability for alleged examination irregularities rather than applauding the former minister. Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns As Education Minister, Says ‘Pained by Last 10 Days’ Events’.
Resignation Followed NEET Controversy
Pradhan resigned after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in competitive examinations. The protests prompted the Centre to announce a series of reforms, including changes to the examination system and the introduction of stricter anti-paper leak measures.
Following his resignation, senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi assumed charge as the new Union Education Minister.
Political Tensions Continue in Parliament
The issue continued to dominate the Monsoon Session, with opposition parties demanding discussions on the examination controversy and the government's handling of student protests.
Meanwhile, the Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing stronger legal provisions to curb paper leaks and organised examination malpractice.
Debate Over Accountability Persists
The contrasting reactions to Pradhan's arrival highlighted the continuing political divide over the examination controversy. While the BJP projected the welcome as a gesture of solidarity with a senior party leader, the Congress maintained that the priority should be restoring students' confidence in the country's examination system through accountability and reforms.
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