Guwahati: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation elicited sharply contrasting reactions from Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam PCC president Gaurav Gogoi.Sarma described Pradhan’s exit as the departure of a visionary education reformer deserving gratitude, whereas Gogoi depicted it as the outcome of sustained public and student pressure, marking a moment for remembrance and celebration by those who campaigned against him.Sarma wrote on X that Pradhan’s tenure was one that “worked tirelessly to restore the civilisational spirit of Bharat and to decolonise our education system” and said his implementation of the National Education Policy “despite the political challenges it entailed, will be remembered as one of his finest contributions to nation-building.”“On a personal note, I have always been touched by his genuine affection for Assam.
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Whenever Assam needed his support, he stood with us. His encouragement, guidance and goodwill have always meant a great deal to me,” Sarma wrote.Sarma thanked him “from the bottom of my heart” for his “dedication, humility and selfless service to Bharat Mata,” presenting his resignation as the end of a distinguished stint in office while expressing confidence that “wherever he serves, he will continue to work with the same sincerity and commitment.”“Thank you, Pradhan ji. Assam will always remember your affection and your contribution,” Sarma wrote.Gaurav Gogoi cast Pradhan’s resignation as the culmination of a hard-fought struggle by students and youth.“Let us take a breath and allow this moment to sink in,” he wrote, urging people to “reflect on the pain, effort, sacrifice and literally blood, sweat and tears that it took to reach this day.”“Let us be grateful for all those who didn’t stop trying, who didn’t stop believing, who kept going, who never gave up hope,” he wrote.He added, “We should never forget the 21 students who committed suicide. We should remember those who stood by the youth, who supported, who volunteered. Today, it is time to celebrate and rejoice. Tomorrow, the journey of building a stronger and prosperous future for India continues.”
