Who is Pralhad Joshi, the new education minister? A look at his education, career, political journey

What has been confirmed

Only one source so far — nothing has been independently corroborated yet.

What remains unknown

• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: A five-time MP from Karnataka, Joshi holds a bachelor's degree from Shri Kadasiddheshwar Arts College, Hubballi.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: He now faces the task of steering examination reforms, strengthening the National Education Policy's implementation and rebuilding trust in India's education system.