Pralhad Joshi Appointed India's New Education Minister Amid Student Unrest
Pralhad Joshi has taken charge as India's new Education Minister, a move seen as an effort to build trust following recent student protests and youth unrest. The government maintains it never tried to stop student demonstrations, as Joshi acknowledges the new portfolio.
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