There were huge protests over the NEET-UG exam controversy and realizing the seriousness of the students’ anger, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post. After his resignation, senior cabinet minister Prahlad Joshi has been made the Education Minister. Prahlad Joshi is one of PM Modi’s trouble-shooters. In such a situation, questions obviously arise that why did PM Modi give him such a big responsibility and why did he choose Prahlad Joshi instead of Dharmendra Pradhan? Let us understand these through some points.
Parliamentary and administrative experience
Pralhad Joshi is currently working as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy. He has been given the additional responsibility of the Education Ministry. He has experience of working in sensitive ministries.
Parliamentary and administrative experience
This decision of PM Modi is being seen as a strategic step. This could be important for their participation in the ongoing monsoon session. Because Phalaad Joshi has been the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister from 2019 to 2024. He has vast parliamentary experience, which includes building consensus among all parties. It also has the experience of running the Parliament smoothly and handling difficult and heated debates.
Sensitivity towards students and movements
The government believes that the new Education Minister will be able to better understand the sensitivity towards students’ movements. Talking to journalists on Friday, he had said that the central government has shown true concern and sensitivity towards the students. He said that he has worked continuously to strengthen the education system and secure the future of the youth. He said that Modi government has always stood with students and youth. It is the responsibility of taking strict action against any irregularity or injustice affecting their future.
Ability to remain calm under pressure
PM Modi has also chosen Prahlad Joshi because due to his experience, he has a very good ability to remain calm in situations of pressure. He has a deep understanding of parliamentary procedures. Besides, he is also seen as an adept politician in facing the attacks of the opposition in both the Houses and silencing them on many occasions.
Experienced and Trusted Leader
Prahlad Joshi is an experienced and trustworthy leader. There is a need for constant coordination between the central and state institutions for the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), reforms related to accreditation in higher education and skill integration programs. In such a situation, only an experienced and trustworthy leader can make these structural changes in a better way.
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