Did Naimisha Pradhan Post on Instagram About Her Father Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation? Fact Check Calls Claim False
A screenshot circulating online claims to show an Instagram story by Naimisha Pradhan, daughter of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, announcing her father's resignation. This claim is false. LatestLY's investigation confirms the post is AI-generated and Naimisha Pradhan has deactivated her Instagram account due to online trolling, not to post such a message.
A viral claim suggests that Naimisha Pradhan, daughter of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, posted an Instagram story announcing her father's resignation and apologizing to students. LatestLY's fact-check reveals this claim to be entirely false.
Claim Spreads Online
The purported Instagram story, widely shared across social media platforms, shows text attributed to Naimisha Pradhan. The message states, "Today, my father has taken the responsibility of resigning from his position. I got several dm's from students and their families affected by the recent events. Difficulties faced by students and their concerns and future must always be respected. His decision reflects the importance of accountability and trust in public service. I sincerely apologize to all the students and their families who have been affected, the pain disappointment, and frustration caused by these events. Praying for the good future on students. Jai Hind."
No, Naimisha Pradhan Has Not Posted a Viral Instagram Story on Her Father's Resignation
Evidence Shows AI Generation
LatestLY's editorial research confirms that the circulating post is AI-generated. Furthermore, numerous reputable news outlets including The Statesman, The New Indian Express, Nav Bharat Journal, News Mobile, and News24 have reported that Naimisha Pradhan deactivated her Instagram account after facing significant online backlash and trolling. This online criticism stemmed from users targeting her over her studies abroad amidst ongoing controversies related to examination irregularities in India, not due to an announcement of her father's resignation. Her account was deactivated to avoid further trolling, not to publish any statement regarding her father's official position.
Context of Online Trolling
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been under public scrutiny following alleged irregularities in competitive examinations such as NEET and UGC-NET. This situation led to widespread protests and demands for his resignation. In this climate, Naimisha Pradhan became a target of online trolling, particularly concerning her education in the US, leading to her decision to deactivate her social media presence. The circulating Instagram story is a fabricated attempt to exploit these events.
Conclusion
The claim that Naimisha Pradhan posted an Instagram story announcing her father's resignation is false. The post is an AI-generated fabrication, and Naimisha Pradhan deactivated her Instagram account in response to online trolling, not to make any such official statement.
Fact check
Naimisha Pradhan, daughter of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, posted an Instagram story announcing her father's resignation.
The claim is false; the purported Instagram story is AI-generated, and Naimisha Pradhan deactivated her account due to online trolling, not to announce her father's resignation.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 27, 2026 05:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
