NDA MPs Welcome Dharmendra Pradhan at Parliament, Honor Him with Turban Preliminary reports indicate that former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a formal welcome at the Parliament building on Monday, July 27, 2026, as he entered the legislative chamber for the first time since resigning from his post. Members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gathered at the Makardvāra gate, the ceremonial entrance to the Lok Sabha, to greet him. The MPs accompanied him inside while wearing turbans, a traditional gesture of respect and solidarity. This act was interpreted as a symbolic message from the ruling party, emphasizing its full support for Pradhan’s decision to resign. Pradhan had resigned as Education Minister earlier in the week, citing concerns over the impact of the NEET exam leak scandal on students. His resignation followed a letter he had written to youth, urging them to resist attempts by anti-national forces to exploit their protests. The government has since clarified that his resignation was a voluntary decision made in the interest of national and student welfare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not formally request his resignation, and the ruling party has sought to frame the move as a personal choice rather than a political pressure tactic. Sources within the government suggest that the public welcome was intended to mitigate potential criticism and reinforce the narrative that Pradhan’s departure was a selfless act. Analysts, however, view the gesture as a form of damage control, aiming to preserve the government’s image amid growing scrutiny over the NEET controversy.#national_democratic_alliance #amit_shah #narendra_moddi #dharmendra_pradhan #neet_exam_leak
