Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union education minister, vows to work with 'humility and honesty'
Pralhad Joshi assumed the role of Union Education Minister after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid protests over NEET-UG examination irregularities. Joshi, who also oversees Consumer Affairs and Renewable Energy, pledged to fulfill his duties with 'humility and honesty' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance. The government has committed to addressing key demands from protesters, including reforms in the examination system and the withdrawal of FIRs against demonstrators.