All about Pralhad Joshi: Union minister takes charge as education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi takes additional charge of Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.

Joshi continues as Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.

Joshi, a five-time BJP MP elected first in 2004, is regarded as a trusted leader and described as the party's 'blue-eyed boy'.