India, July 25 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday defended Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as India's education minister, saying the decision was not taken under any pressure but was a personal choice.

He praised Pradhan's long association with the education sector and highlighted his role in introducing major reforms, including the National Education Policy (NEP) and changes in the higher education and examination systems.

Dubey said, "Dharmendra Pradhan did not resign under any pressure. He is a senior BJP leader who rose through the ranks of the ABVP and worked extensively in the education sector, bringing major changes such as the new education policy, universities, and examination systems. He took this decision on his own."

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