Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan

politician India

Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has served as the Union Minister for Education and has held various ministerial positions including Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Pradhan is known for his focus on educational reforms and infrastructure development, and he has been vocal about the BJP's political strategies in West Bengal, asserting that the party aims to come to power in the 2026 assembly elections.

Born on Jun 26, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,305,904
Power
5,162$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 2 7.50 0.15% +10% 1,380,004,385 2,298,266 $2,900,000 4,830$
United Arab Emirates 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 7,637 $430,000 332$
Totals 3 1,389,894,785 2,305,903 $3,330,000 5,162$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2025 based on the NIRF framework. 8

The Times of India: IIM Ahmedabad tops NIRF management rankings for the sixth consecutive year: Here’s why

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dharmendra Pradhan, a BJP leader and federal education minister, expressed concern over the opposition's actions. 4

BBC: Why is the opposition protesting against India's election commission?

India India: Pradhan called the record a testament to the programme's widespread appeal and its role in fostering an inclusive, holistic educational ethos. 8

The Times of India: PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha creates Guinness record in engagement | India News

India India: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded Odisha govt’s move as 'historic'. 9

The Times of India: Odisha clears 11% SEBC quota for admissions in higher education | India News