'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad': Ex-education minister gets rousing welcome in Parliament; oppn fumes
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as union education minister over the NEET paper leak controversy.
BJP and NDA MPs gave Pradhan a hero's welcome with chants of 'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad' at Parliament.
The opposition, including Congress, criticized the welcome, accusing the BJP of glorifying a leader who resigned amid a major examination crisis.
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi assumed charge of the Ministry of Education following Pradhan's resignation.
Parliament prepared to take up the public examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) amendment bill, 2026, to strengthen anti-paper leak measures.
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