'Your Legacy Will Shape India's Future': Assam CM Himanta Salutes Dharmendra Pradhan as He Demits Office

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to outgoing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, thanking him for his transformative contribution to India's education sector and his unwavering support to Assam.In a post on X after Pradhan demitted office, Sarma said the former Union minister played a defining role in restoring the "civilisational spirit of Bharat" by decolonising India's education system. He hailed Pradhan's leadership in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), describing it as a landmark reform that would leave a lasting impact on the country's future despite political challenges.Recalling Pradhan's close association with Assam, the Chief Minister said he had always stood by the state

whenever support was needed. Sarma also credited him for helping realise key educational projects, including the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati, calling it a milestone in strengthening higher education in the Northeast."The people of Assam will always remain grateful for your support and contribution to the state's educational growth," Sarma said.Wishing Dharmendra Pradhan success in his future responsibilities, the Chief Minister thanked him for his commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive education ecosystem across the country.Pradhan's exit from the Union Education Ministry marks the end of a significant chapter in India's education reforms, with leaders across the political spectrum acknowledging his role in shaping the sector.