Senior BJP leader Prahlad Joshi on Sunday formally took charge as Union Education Minister, a day after being entrusted with the portfolio in addition to his existing responsibilities following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
His appointment follows the resignation of Pradhan after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Pradhan stepped down after the Centre accepted key demands raised during discussions with protesters, bringing an end to a 36-day agitation that had intensified political pressure on the government.