A day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed his decision, describing it as an example of dedication, accountability and commitment to the nation’s youth.

In a post on social media, Shah said that for a BJP worker, the nation always comes before any position. He stated that Pradhan’s resignation reflected the party’s commitment to placing the interests of students and young people above political office.

Referring to the recent controversy over the NEET examination, Shah said the Narendra Modi-led government remains firmly committed to respecting the aspirations of the country’s youth, taking stringent action against paper leaks and introducing necessary reforms in the examination system. He expressed confidence that the measures taken by the government would ensure justice for deserving students who cleared the NEET examination on merit.

The Home Minister also highlighted Pradhan’s achievements during his tenure as Education Minister, including the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expansion of examinations in regional languages, strengthening of PM SHRI schools and promotion of digital education. Shah said Pradhan’s dedication and sacrifice had further strengthened India’s resolve to become a developed nation.

Meanwhile, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj also shared an emotional message on social media following Pradhan’s resignation.

Suraj said Pradhan’s decision had deeply moved those who had closely witnessed his political journey and drawn inspiration from his leadership. He remarked that Pradhan had never shied away from responsibility and had chosen accountability over excuses, even though he was not personally responsible for the circumstances that led to the controversy.

According to Suraj, Pradhan placed the future of students above his ministerial position and worked sincerely to ensure action against those responsible for irregularities, restore the credibility of the examination process and rebuild the trust of NEET aspirants and their parents.

The Odisha minister further said that Pradhan’s contribution to the nation could not be overshadowed by a single controversy. He credited Pradhan for transformative initiatives ranging from the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which improved the lives of millions of women, to his leadership in implementing the landmark National Education Policy 2020.

Suraj concluded that the country would continue to remember Pradhan’s contributions to governance, education reforms and nation-building.