Top BJP functionaries call on Pradhan at his residence to show solidarity
Senior BJP leaders visited former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to show support following his resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy. The party emphasized his contributions to education reform despite the political fallout.
Why it matters
The show of solidarity suggests that the BJP intends to retain Pradhan as a key political figure despite the public pressure surrounding the exam scandal.
NEW DELHI: A steady stream of leading BJP figures, including home minister Amit Shah, visited Dharmendra Pradhan's residence in a show of solidarity after he resigned as education minister owing to student protests over the NEET paper leak.Besides Shah, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and commerce and industries minister Piyush Goyal were among the key Union Cabinet members who met Pradhan, who has handled crucial political assignments, including state elections.Shah said Pradhan helmed "bold reforms" by implementing NEP, placing emphasis on mother tongues, and making exams more inclusive and student-centric.
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