Social media posts claimed that the actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut A request for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint her as India’s next education minister has gone viral. This claim surfaced soon after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from office, but the screenshots that went viral are not true. The post, which was designed to resemble Kangana Ranaut’s Instagram Stories, claimed that she had made an appeal to the education prime minister.It read: “I request Narendra Modi to appoint me as Education Minister of India. I understand the importance of education as I was the first person to show people the truth about India gaining independence in 2014.”The fabricated post also lampooned the NEET exam, claiming that students who watched Kangana’s film in theaters could get extra marks. The company further teased that the move would end her “failure streak.”
This statement is completely wrong
According to News18, although the screenshot looks real, it is actually fake. Kangana Ranaut is yet to share any such statement on her social media platforms. The viral image has been determined to be artificial intelligence-generated content designed to mimic her online style. As of this writing, the actor has neither responded to the false post nor issued a statement regarding the misinformation.
Kangana’s upcoming projects
On the professional front, Kangana was last seen in ‘Bharat Bhagya Viddhaata’. She is now gearing up for the sequel to her hit series Queen 2.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid widespread criticism and public pressure over alleged exam irregularities, including concerns over NEET-UG.In his resignation letter shared on I have always believed that a strong, inclusive and far-sighted education system is the foundation of a strong country. “He further said, “I deeply respect the aspirations, sentiments and reasonable expectations of India’s youth. Turning the dreams of India’s young generation into reality is a moral commitment of all of us in political and social life. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity to serve the country under his visionary leadership.”Talking about the exam controversy, Pradhan added: “I have taken responsibility for this situation from day one and have never shied away from it. My resolve is that no deserving student should suffer because of the exam mafia and no student should face injustice.”
Pralhad Joshi takes over
After Pradhan resigned, Pralhad Joshi took office as India’s new federal education minister on July 25, 2026. The transition marks a new chapter for the ministry as it faces calls for greater transparency and reform of India’s exam system.
