Welcomed him as if he were a superstar: Priyanka slams BJP MPs for felicitating Pradhan
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized BJP MPs for celebrating former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following his resignation amid student protests. The opposition labeled the reception as insensitive to the students affected by the education system's failures.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the deep political polarization in India regarding accountability for systemic failures in the education sector.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) said it was "shameful" that BJP MPs welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan, who recently resigned as the Education Minister , at the Parliament premises "as if he were a superstar".
Two days after his resignation following large-scale student protests, Mr. Pradhan was welcomed by some party colleagues in the Parliament complex with a traditional cap and stole, and shouting "Pradhan Zindabad".
Opposition MPs also raised slogans such as "Chor, chor, paper chor" and hit out against the ruling party for felicitating Mr. Pradhan.
Asked about it, Ms. Gandhi said, "Don't you think it is shameful? Everyone saw the circumstances under which Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, but yesterday in the Parliament premises, he was welcomed as if he were a superstar!"
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