Dharmendra Pradhan returns to Odisha after resigning as Union education minister, welcomed by BJP leaders

BHUBANESWAR: Senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday returned to his native Odisha for the first time since resigning as the Union education minister amid massive protests.

He received a warm welcome from state ministers and BJP MLAs at the Bhubaneswar airport, news agency PTI reported.

Five state ministers, 21 other BJP legislators, two former MLAs and senior party leaders were present at the Biju Patnaik International Airport to welcome the Sambalpur MP.