Setback in Delhi, not Odisha: Why Dharmendra Pradhan remains undiminished in state
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, but remains influential within the Odisha BJP. The party framed his resignation as an act of political responsibility, with senior leaders endorsing his past efforts in education reform, indicating he has not lost favor with the BJP leadership. His resignation may reshape the BJP's power dynamics in Odisha, as he continues to enjoy strong support from party members in the state.