Will Dharmendra Pradhan’s chair remain? PM Modi’s special message on his birthday gave big hints


Amidst the controversy over NEET paper leak issue and CBSE examinations, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on the target of the opposition these days. The demand for his resignation is strong and speculations about cabinet reshuffle are rife in political circles. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings on social media on the education minister’s birthday have sparked a new debate. PM Modi not only wished him all the best but also openly appreciated his efforts in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). Political analysts believe that amidst the controversies, this public message of the PM is like a ‘sanjivani’ for Pradhan’s chair, which has currently cooled down the discussions about his removal from the post.

NEET controversy and mathematics of cabinet change Prime Minister Modi may soon announce a reshuffle in the Union Cabinet after returning from his upcoming foreign trip. There are heated discussions that departments of many big faces may be changed in this change. Dharmendra Pradhan is facing anger from the youth and all-round attack from the opposition after the NEET paper leak. However, the government faces a big dilemma. If they remove Pradhan from the post, it will send the message of bowing to the pressure of the opposition. At the same time, if they retain them, questions may arise about the image of the government among the youth. In such a situation, experts believe that the government can adopt the ‘middle path’ and change the department of the head or shift him with some bigger responsibility in the organization.

Modi becomes ‘shield’ of ministers in times of crisis An important part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s working style is that he does not abandon his ministers in the face of public criticism. Even before this, be it Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla or Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the PM has boosted their morale on public platforms despite controversies. In the case of Om Birla, giving him important diplomatic responsibility even after the no-confidence motion and praising Hardeep Singh Puri shows that the PM stands firmly with his team instead of taking decisions under pressure. At present, this stand of the Prime Minister regarding Dharmendra Pradhan also clearly indicates that instead of taking any hasty decision, the government will take the next step only after careful consideration.