Pradhan's resignation reflects BJP's philosophy of 'nation first', says MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday said Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation reflects BJP's philosophy of "nation first, party next, self last".

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, democracy means listening to the people, respecting their voice and having the courage to take responsibility when the moment demands it, the minister said.

"As Dharmendra Pradhan ji steps down as Union Education Minister, his decision reflects the values our organisation stands for: responsibility before position and nation before self," Sanjay Kumar said in a post on X.

Further, he said Pradhan has spent decades in public life, from the students movement to serving people by handling key responsibilities in the union government.

The union minister thanked Pradhan for his long service and contributions.

"This is the BJP. This is democracy. Nation first always," Sanjay Kumar added.

Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of "individual prestige" for him.