Smriti Irani
Indian politician and former actress
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Smriti Zubin Irani is an Indian politician and former actress, fashion model and television producer. She has been Minister of Women and Child Development since 2019, and also Minister of Minority Affairs since 2022. She previously served as Minister of Human Resource Development, Minister of Textiles, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. She was the youngest minister in prime minister Narendra Modi's second ministry in 2019.
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DNA Exclusive: Smriti Irani has advantage in Amethi, but sympathy for Gandhi family could be decisiveFor the first time since 1999, a non-Gandhi family member will be contesting under the Congress banner, as the party has fielded KL Sharma in AmethiDNA - Published | |
DNA Exclusive: Check LSS score of Smriti Irani, BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi constituencyDuring the last elections, the contest in Amethi grabbed national attention as Rahul Gandhi, faced a tough challenge from BJP leader Smriti Irani. Smriti emerged victorious with a significant margin of..DNA - Published | |
'Rahul Gandhi sent his peon to contest from Amethi,' says BJP's Rae Bareli candidate Dinesh Pratap SinghBJP candidate from Rae Bareli, Dinesh Pratap Singh on Saturday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying the congress leader has sent his 'peon' to contest against Smriti Irani in Amethi. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Second non-Gandhi fielded by Cong in Amethi since 1980Congress nominates Kishori Lal Sharma to contest against Smriti Irani in Amethi, endorsed by Priyanka Gandhi. Sharma, with a long association with the area, faces mixed reactions from the public,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency: Who said whatIn a flurry of political reactions, Rahul Gandhi's shift to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi sparked controversy. Prime Minister Modi mocked his decision, accusing him of fear and flight...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Accepted defeat': Union minister Smriti Irani takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi over Rae Bareli moveUnion Minister and BJP's nominee from Amethi, Smriti Irani, asserted that the Congress had essentially acknowledged their loss in the constituency even before a single vote was cast. She pointed out..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Not inheritance but responsibility: Congress on Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Rae BareliRahul, who represented Amethi from 2004 to 2014, has been elected as an MP three times from Uttar Pradesh and once from Kerala. "Today, Smriti Irani’s only identity is that she contests elections..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Rahul has abandoned Amethi': BJP sharpens attack after Congress picks Gandhi from Rae BareliKishori Lal Sharma replaces Rahul in Amethi. Smriti Irani defeated Rahul. Nominations close on May 20 for the fifth phase of elections.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is KL Sharma, Congress candidate to contest against BJP's Smriti Irani from Amethi?Kishori Lal Sharma is a trusted associate of the Gandhi family, having served as Sonia Gandhi's representative in Raebareli.DNA - Published | |
Lok Sabha elections: All you need to know about Kishori Lal Sharma, Congress's Amethi candidateCongress on Friday declared its candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi has been fielded from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Smriti Irani files papers from AmethiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Smriti Irani files nomination papers from Amethi, hopes people will bless BJP in Lok Sabha pollsSmriti Irani filed her nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. She expressed confidence that the people will bless the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi seatsSmriti Irani defeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi. Irani has again been fielded by the BJP from the seat.DNA - Published | 'Congress prince' looking for another seat apart from Wayanad: PM ModiIn an interview with Asianet News Network, PM Modi also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over the delay and indecision on Amethi seat, considered a stronghold of Congress family, which the Congress leader..DNA - Published |
Smriti Irani's choice of words shows her mental bankruptcy: UP Congress chief Ajay RaiIndiaTimes - Published | 'Rahul took support of terror organisation to..': Smriti Irani takes aim at Congress leader in AmethiIndiaTimes - Published |
Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi for taking help of terror organisation for Wayanad electionsUnion minister Smriti Irani claimed on Monday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, allegedly took assistance from the banned organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) to run for the Lok Sabha elections..IndiaTimes - Published | Many like you have come and gone; Hindustan is, was, and will remain: Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhislams Rahul Gandhi, stating that many like him have come and gone, but Hindustan is, was, and will remain.IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
'Delhi mein hugging, Kerala mein begging, Karnataka mein thugging': Smriti Irani takes jibe at oppositionUnion Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani mocked the opposition INDIA bloc following the Communist Party of India (CPI)'s decision to nominate Annie Raja against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, despite being..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Delhi mein hugging, Karnataka mein...': Smriti Irani's jibe at Congress amid Amethi buzz before Lok Sabha Elections 2024Irani on Friday said that on one side, the Left parties are asking Rahul Gandhi to go to Uttar Pradesh and contest, while on the other side, the same Left members hugged the Congress leader during the..DNA - Published |
Rahul Gandhi ashamed of IUML support, hence its flags absent in roadshow: IraniSmriti Irani criticizes Rahul Gandhi for ignoring misgovernance issues in Kerala, accepting support from SDPI, and allegedly creating animosity against Sanatan Dharma. She questions his temple visits..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid Congress Amethi suspense, Robert Vadra says ‘people want me’Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, considers contesting from Amethi citing historical ties and worker support. He criticizes Smriti Irani for neglecting Amethi and alleges discriminatory..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi will face 'same outcome as in Amethi', says BJP's Wayanad candidate SurendranK Surendran challenges Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad. Annie Raja and P P Suneer also contest. Human-animal conflict influences voters. Various issues in Wayanad district. Gandhi faced defeat in Amethi to..IndiaTimes - Published | Election has to be fought at booth level to achieve target of 400 seats: Union Minister Smriti IraniUnion Minister Smriti Irani at a Holi Utsav programme in the national capital on Sunday said that workers have to visit every booth and fight at the booth level to achieve the target of winning 400..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Smriti Irani to contest from AmethiSmriti Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development has been fielded again from Amethi. Whereas Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh will be contesting from Lucknow.DNA - Published | Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani to visit Amethi todayToday, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is expected to reach Amethi. Rahul Gandhi will lead a road show and hold a public meeting in the town.DNA - Published |
From Rairangpur to Raisina Hills: President Droupadi Murmu shares her inspiring journeyIn an interview with Union Minister Smriti Irani on All India Radio, President of India Droupadi Murmu described her journey from being just another tribal in Rairangpur, Odisha, to being appointed to..IndiaTimes - Published | Mass rape of Hindu women in West Bengal under state aegis, says BJPA group of women in Sandeshkhali accused TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his supporters of forcibly capturing land and sexually assaulting them. The women demanded the immediate arrest of Shahjahan...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mamata known for genocide of Hindus': Smriti Irani over Sandeshkhali issueIn a no-holds-barred attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali issue, Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged on Monday that the TMC chief is known for the 'genocide' of Hindus. "The..IndiaTimes - Published | India sets up global alliance to push women empowerment, gender equalityIn a huge achievement, India successfully established a "Global Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality" to promote women's empowerment and gender equality at the 54th annual World..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sonia Gandhi showed lack of faith in Lord Ram by declining temple invite: Smriti IraniIndiaTimes - Published | Union Minister Smriti Irani visits Madinah, meets Indian Haj volunteers, Umrah pilgrimsThe visit shall help provide a first hand insight into the arrangements required to be made for ensuring a comfortable Haj 2024 for the Indian pilgrims.DNA - Published |
WEF Davos meet: Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Singh Puri to represent IndiaIndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi ignored Amethi's development but built guest house for himself: Smriti IraniIndiaTimes - Published |
Smriti Irani accuses Gandhis of land grabbing in Amethi, says they 'rented 30 acres for...'Irani alleged that the Gandhis 'rented 30 acres of land for just Rs 600' and claimed they 'usurped' land from farmers in the name of 'industrialisation.'DNA - Published | Smriti Irani says she opposed menstrual hygiene policy as she doesn't want women to face harassment, biasUnion WCD Minister Smriti Irani opposes the Menstrual Hygiene Policy to prevent discrimination and harassment of women in the workplace. She believes that menstruation is not a handicap and should not..IndiaTimes - Published |
Menstruation not handicap, no need for paid leave: Smriti IraniUnion minister Smriti Irani, in response to a question in Rajya Sabha, emphasized that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life and not a handicap. She stated that women should not be denied..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Congress leadership dedicated to corruption': Union Minister Smriti Irani Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani Saturday compared the Congress party with the BJP and said that on one hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to make every family prosperous, while..IndiaTimes - Published |
No proposal under consideration for providing menstrual leaves: WCD Minister Smriti IraniThere is no proposal under the consideration of the government to make provision for paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani informed Lok..IndiaTimes - Published | Results of assembly polls are symbol of 'Modi magic': Union minister Smriti IraniUnion minister Smriti Iron Sunday said that the results of assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh are a symbol of "Modi magic". The BJP was confident in winning the polls, thanks..IndiaTimes - Published |
Guide will empower 'special' children: Smriti IraniWomen and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani highlights the significance of a guide on gender-inclusive communication and an anganwadi protocol for children with special abilities at the Global..IndiaTimes - Published | In RJ's shoes Smriti Irani turns storyteller on radio show ‘Nayi Soch Nayi Kahani’Union Minister Smriti Irani has started hosting a radio show called "Nayi Soch Nayi Kahaani" on All India Radio. The show aims to share unheard stories of ordinary people and highlight the impact of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Gandhi family filled its coffers by destroying poor, alleges Smriti Irani in ChhattisgarhUnion Minister Smriti Irani criticized the Gandhi family during a rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of exploiting the poor by promoting betting and spurious liquor. She also condemned their alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh CM Baghel will now be operated by remote from Dubai: Union minister Smriti IraniUnion Minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of being controlled by a remote from Dubai, suggesting his involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal. She claimed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress funding campaign with betting money: BJPBJP on Saturday accused Congress of using hawala money from the illegally-run Mahadev betting app to fund its poll campaign in Chhattisgarh as it targeted chief minister Bhupesh Baghel over the..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh polls: Smriti Irani slams Bhupesh Baghel over Rs500 crore kickbacksUnion minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of receiving a Rs 500 crore kickback for the Congress party's election campaign. Irani alleged that the party used..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Congress contesting Chhattisgarh elections using hawala operators’: Smriti Irani slams Bhupesh Baghel after ED's claimsUnion minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of receiving a Rs 500 crore kickback for the Congress party's election campaign. Irani alleged that the party used..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Madhya Pradesh elections: Despite focus on female voters, BJP, Congress give under 15% seats to womenBoth the BJP and Congress are targeting women voters in the Madhya Pradesh assembly election, but neither party has a strong female leader to influence the 2.72 crore women voters in the state. The BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kanimozhi denounces Smiriti Irani's remark on Global Hunger IndexDMK Parliamentarian Kanimozhi criticized Union Minister Smriti Irani's comments on the Global Hunger Index, saying it raises doubts about the government's ability to tackle malnutrition and related..IndiaTimes - Published | Oust 'corrupt' BRS government, support BJP, Union Minister Smriti Irani urges Telangana peopleIndiaTimes - Published |
