“Birthday wishes to Union minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji,” PM Modi wrote on X. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday received a community note on his X post after he wished Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday, days after the NEET retest, which was necessitated by the leak of the question paper for one of the country’s toughest examinations.Though the government left no stone unturned to plug the gaps ahead of the retest, the nation followed the development with bated breath, while widespread furore erupted against the education minister over the paper leak.In his post on X, Modi said Pradhan had been “making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation”.”Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life,” Modi wrote on X. The post now carries a community note, which is a user-contributed fact-check or contextual note added to X posts. PM Modi’s X postPM Modi Wednesday said it was because of the “whole-of-government” approach that the challenging task of holding a hassle-free NEET-UG retest could be completed, as he hailed the collective efforts of different ministries and departments for the June 21 exam’s smooth conduct.He made these remarks while chairing a Cabinet meeting, where Dharmendra Pradhan briefed ministers about the massive operation for the retest.TOI has learned Pradhan shared the responsibilities undertaken by ministries, state governemnts and departments and also highlighted how all came together for a “shared and coordinated effort”.To hold the retest, the Centre also roped in security and intelligence agencies as well as Indian Air Force to transport question papers. ALSO READ | Over 20 lakh students breathe a sigh of relief after smooth NEET-UG retestGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovt Officially Reveals Names Of Six Soldiers Killed In Action During Operation SindoorNCERT Adds Section On SIR; Cites Manusmriti To Highlight Respect For Women In Vedic PeriodCM Yogi Targets Akhilesh, Says ‘Don’t Test Ram Devotees’; Warns Against Tarnishing Ayodhya’s ImageCentre Hikes Passport Fees From July 1: New One To Cost Rs 2,500; Rs 5,000 For Tatkal‘Beaten With Iron Rods’: Bonded Labour Horror In Uttar Pradesh, 12 Workers Rescued‘Throw My Daughter From The Same Place If…’: Accused Siya Goyal’s Mother On Lohagad Fort Murder CaseSuvendu Govt Likely To Introduce UCC Bill In West Bengal Assembly On MondayCanada Officially Confirms Khalistani Role In Air India Kanishka BombingKolkata Warehouse Collapse: Bengal CM Blames TMC Regime, Says ‘Flawed Plan’ Got ApprovalRam Mandir Donation Row: F.I.R Filed Against Eight Accused After SIT Flags Embezzlement123Photostories“I have an inner rebel in me”: 6 Sania Mirza personality traits every women should built in themAre women more at risk from heatwaves than men? Here’s the answerInside Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Munmun Dutta’s luxurious home: elegant interiors, artistic décor and moreRice water for hair growth: Mix these 4 ingredients for strong and long locksYou know exactly what to do to succeed, so why can’t you do it? Psychology explained (and how to fix it)Find your Guardian Archangel through your birth dateTrisha and Thalapathy Vijay’s most iconic fashion moments that still rule the hearts of Tamil cinema fansSuccess quote of the day by R Madhavan: ‘Life is just one shot at a time, don’t crowd your mind with too many thoughts’The secret ingredient Madhuri Dixit adds to make Kanda Poha breakfast high in protein; detailed recipe insideWhy ghee is considered sacred in Indian households123Hot PicksRBI Grade B Prelims ResultShamirpet TahsildarBank holiday todayGold price crashIndia US Trade dealDelhi rape-murderMumbai local murderActor Darshan SonKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingDoug MartinShreyas IyerIndian Citizenship document proofFIFA World Cup 2026KEAM Rank List 2026Mumba Local Train MurderMEA PassportNandani BosmiyaMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
“Birthday wishes to Union minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji,” PM Modi wrote on X. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday received a community note on his X post after he wished Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday, days after the NEET retest, which was necessitated by the leak of the question paper…
