A social media post claiming this actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint her as India’s next Education Minister has gone viral. The claim surfaced soon after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down, but the widely circulated screenshot is not genuine. The post, designed to resemble Kangana Ranaut’s Instagram stories, claimed that she had appealed to the Prime Minister of the Ministry of Education.It read, “I request Narendra Modi ji to appoint me as the Education Minister of India. I understand the importance of education because I was the first person to show people the truth that India got independence in 2014.”The fabricated post also included a satirical comment on the NEET exam, claiming that students who watched Kangana’s films in cinema halls would get bonuses. He further joked that the move would end his “failure streak”.
The claim is completely false
According to News18, despite looking authentic, the screenshot is fake. Kangana Ranaut has not shared any such statement on her social media platforms. The viral image has been identified as AI-generated content created to mimic his online style. As of this writing, the actor has not responded to the false post or issued a statement regarding the misinformation.
Upcoming projects of Kangana
On the professional front, Kangana was last seen in ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’. He is now gearing up for the sequel to his hit franchise, ‘Queen 2’.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister following widespread criticism and public pressure over alleged examination irregularities, including concerns over NEET-UG.In his resignation letter shared with X, he wrote: “My young friends, for more than four decades, I have remained dedicated to students, teachers and educational reforms. I have always believed that a strong, inclusive and visionary education system is the foundation of a strong nation.”He further said, “I deeply respect the aspirations, emotions and legitimate expectations of the youth of the country. Turning the dreams of India’s young generation into reality has been a moral commitment of all of us in political and social life. I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity to serve the nation under his visionary leadership.”Addressing the exam controversy, Pradhan added, “From day one, I took responsibility for the situation and never shied away. My decision was that no deserving student should suffer due to exam mafias and no student should face injustice.”
Pralhad Joshi takes over
Following Pradhan’s resignation, Pralhad Joshi took over as the new Union Education Minister of India on 25 July 2026. The transition marks a new chapter for the ministry as it faces demands for greater transparency and reforms in the country’s examination system.