CPI slams BJP for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan after resignation
The CPI has criticized the BJP for honoring former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following his resignation amid student protests. The party is calling for the abolition of the NTA and the withdrawal of the NEP-2020.
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This reflects the intense political debate surrounding education reform, testing integrity, and the influence of ideological organizations in public policy.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Tuesday criticised the BJP for felicitating former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after his resignation, describing the move as “shameful” and an insult to students who had protested against alleged irregularities in the education system.
Addressing a press conference here, CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna claimed that Mr. Pradhan resigned only after sustained student protests, police action and nationwide demonstrations that lasted 49 days. He alleged that the Centre continued to entrust the Education Ministry to leaders linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and questioned why a secular representative from the NDA was not appointed. He also demanded the suspension of BJP MP Vishweshwar Reddy over his alleged remarks against protesting students.
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