Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Hails Dharmendra Pradhan for Placing National Interest Above Personal Position

Mumbai, Jul 25: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday praised Dharmendra Pradhan for placing national interest above personal position following his resignation as Union Education Minister.

In his post on X, the Chief Minister said Pradhan implemented several key reforms in the education sector and played a crucial role in rolling out the National Education Policy (NEP).

देश की शिक्षा क्षेत्र में कई महत्वपूर्ण सुधार करने का काम श्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान जी इन्होंने किया. राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति लागू करने में उनकी अहम भूमिका रही. पीएम श्री स्कूल, आईआईटी का विदेशों में विस्तार, प्रवेश परीक्षाओं का 19 भाषाओं तक विस्तार ऐसे कई सुधार उन्होंने किए.
व्यापक… https://t.co/W2BGjOcIn4

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 25, 2026

He spearheaded initiatives like the PM SHRI schools project, the expansion of IITs, and making entrance exams available in 19 languages. Demonstrating commitment, he tendered his resignation today.

Fadnavis said prioritising the national interest over personal ambition is the hallmark of a true Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, adding that the entire BJP family stands firmly behind him.

Former Chief Minister and currently BJP MP Ashok Chavan also shared a post highlighting Pradhan’s journey from a student activist to the head of the Education Ministry.

“Dharmendra Pradhan successfully discharged his responsibilities as India’s Education Minister. In this context, it is vital to acknowledge his long-standing connection with student movements and his contribution to public life. Very few leaders in political journeys remain so closely connected to the expectations, concerns and aspirations of the youth. He made sincere efforts to strengthen the foundation of the education sector and prepare the nation’s academic system for future challenges,” Chavan said.

(IANS)