Who is Pralhad Joshi: Know the country's new education minister Pralhad Joshi. Interesting facts including complete profile of his education, family, political journey, wife, children, property and career till now.
Pralhad Joshi Biography: Senior BJP leader Prahlad Venkatesh Joshi, who has been active in the country's politics for a long time, is once again in the news. Prahlad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry after President Draupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Now he has the responsibility of the Ministry of Education as well as the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy. In such a situation, let us know who is Prahlad Joshi, what is his family, wife-children, education, political journey and net worth.
Prahlad Joshi's early life and education
Born on 27 November 1962 in Vijaypur (then Bijapur), Karnataka, Prahlad Joshi's early life was ordinary. His father Venkatesh Joshi worked in the Indian Railways, while his mother Maltibai Joshi was a housewife. His childhood education was at Railway School and New English School, Hubli. He then obtained a BA degree from Sri Kadsiddheshwar Arts College, Hubli. Before becoming fully active in politics, he was also associated with the industrial sector.
Prahlad Joshi's association with RSS and record of consecutive election victories
Prahlad Joshi joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a young age. After this he rapidly made his mark in the BJP organization. He was elected MP from Dharwad Lok Sabha seat for the first time in 2004 and since then proved his strong political hold by winning the Lok Sabha elections continuously in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024. Apart from being the State President of Karnataka BJP, he has also been a part of the Panel of Chairpersons of the Lok Sabha.
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Which ministries have you handled?
Prahlad Joshi has held many important ministries in the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Between 2019 and 2024, he held the responsibility of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Ministry. In 2024, he was assigned the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy. Now after getting the additional charge of the Education Ministry, he is handling the responsibility of four important departments.
Prahlad Joshi's family, wife, children and net worth
Prahlad Joshi's wife's name is Jyoti Joshi. Both of them were married on 26 November 1992. He has three daughters. According to the election affidavit, his family's total declared assets are ₹21.09 crore, while they have liabilities of ₹8.01 crore.
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Why became the center of discussion?
After the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, his role has become more important after the responsibility of Education Ministry was given to Prahlad Joshi. Due to his long administrative experience, organizational hold and active role in Parliament, he is counted among the trusted leaders of BJP. Now he will have an important role in major decisions related to the education system of the country, on which students, parents and the education world will keep an eye.
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