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Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani

Height: 1.7 m DOB: 23 March 1976

Smriti Irani is a prominent leader within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing Amethi. In the Indian general election 2019, Smriti Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi's family had previously represented the constituency for four decades. Prior to this, she was a Member of the Rajya Sabha for Gujarat and held multiple portfolios as a Minister in the Government of India (GOI). Smriti Irani contested the 2014 general elections against Rahul Gandhi in Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Irani lost to Rahul Gandhi by 1,07,923 votes, a 12.32% margin.

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Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani

Sohrabuddin encounter case: Clear proof of political conspiracy by Congress to destroy Amit Shah, says Smriti Irani

Politics | Jan 01, 2019, 04:05 PM IST

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Smriti Irani, referring to the Sohrabuddin encounter case, said the Congress used the CBI to frame Amit Shah.

Union Minister Smriti Irani

Smirti Irani to visit Amethi on January 4

India | Dec 30, 2018, 05:59 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani will visit Amethi, the parliamentary constituency of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, on January 4, a BJP leader said on Sunday.

Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani 

Religion has no role in government, says Smriti Irani

India | Dec 28, 2018, 11:36 PM IST

Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday asserted that there is no role of religion in government.

Smriti Irani's hilarious 'Someone Shoot Me' moment with Janhvi Kapoor

WATCH: Smriti Irani's hilarious 'Someone Shoot Me' moment with Janhvi Kapoor becomes talk of the town

Celebrities | Dec 27, 2018, 02:14 PM IST

Smriti Irani has featured newcomer Janhvi Kapoor in her latest post and netizens went ROFL-ing. Find out why.

Smriti Irani 

Delhi High Court quashes summons against Smriti Irani in defamation case filed by Congress leader

India | Dec 19, 2018, 01:16 PM IST

The court also dismissed a similar plea by Nirupam, who sought to set aside the summons issued against him in a cross-defamation complaint filed by Irani.

Smriti Irani

Rafale Deal: Congress must explain why it spread lies about Rafale deal, says Smriti Irani

World | Dec 17, 2018, 03:07 PM IST

"Rahul Gandhi must tell people, who was his source of information?” said Irani.  

Isha Ambani Wedding: Smriti Irani shares picture with Saif

Isha Ambani Wedding: Smriti Irani shares picture with Saif Ali Khan, recollects his advice 23 years ago

Celebrities | Dec 14, 2018, 10:55 AM IST

Saif Ali Khan and Smriti Irani were seen wearing colour-coordinated off-white traditional attires.

Union Minister Smriti Irani, MP polls 2018

MP Polls 2018: Congress considers women as just ornament, says Union Minister Smriti Irani

Nov 15, 2018, 09:36 PM IST

To elect members of the 230 constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, elections to the state Legislative Assembly will be held on 28 November 2018.  

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh marriage

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh marriage: Not just fans, Smriti Irani too can’t wait for DeepVeer wedding pics

Celebrities | Nov 14, 2018, 11:47 PM IST

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh chose the lavish destination of Lake Como in Italy to get married.

Smriti Irani has quirkiest response to critics using Kyuki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi still

Check out: Smriti Irani has quirkiest response to critics using Kyuki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi still

Trending | Oct 25, 2018, 02:14 PM IST

Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani has a quirky reply to the backlash she has been receiving for her comments on the Sabrimala Temple issue.

Smriti Irani Sabarimala

'Will you take sanitary napkins soaked in blood to friend's home?' Smriti Irani on Sabarimala row

India | Oct 23, 2018, 04:20 PM IST

Speaking at an event - Young Thinkers' Conference - in Mumbai, Irani said everyone has the right to pray, but not to desecrate.

Rahul Gandhi on #MeToo movement and cases: 'It's a big issue, I will comment on this later'

Rahul Gandhi on #MeToo movement and cases: 'It's a big issue, I will comment on this later'

India | Oct 11, 2018, 05:32 PM IST

"Me too issue is a big issue. I will comment on this issue and give my detailed views at a further press conference," said Rahul Gandhi during a presser in New Delhi today.

Smriti Irani

Naveen Patnaik is not letting people of Odisha avail benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme: Smriti Irani

Politics | Oct 07, 2018, 01:36 PM IST

Under attack from rivals and with Assembly elections round the corner, the Centre on Thursday cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.50 per litre, a decision that was followed by several BJP-ruled states giving an overall relief of Rs 5 per litre.

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Smriti Irani visits her first home in Gurugram after 35 years, gets emotional (Video)

Celebrities | Sep 14, 2018, 07:17 PM IST

Smriti Irani featured in one of the promotional videos for Ekta Kapoor's upcoming show Home. In the video, she was seen getting emotional as she visits her former abode in Gurugram. 

Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi hugs PM Modi but runs away from Income Tax department: Smriti Irani

Politics | Sep 11, 2018, 06:00 PM IST

The senior BJP leader said that the Congress let the economy "stray" while the Gandhi family was very diligent to protect its own financial strength through enterprises like AJL and Young India.

India remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day: PM Modi, Tendulkar pay rich tributes

India remembers Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day: PM Modi, Tendulkar pay rich tributes

Other Sports | Aug 29, 2018, 01:04 PM IST

On his 114th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag remembered Dhyan Chand's contribution to Indian sports.

18 years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani

18 years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani and Ekta Kapoor nostalgic

TV | Jul 03, 2018, 05:16 PM IST

Kabhi Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi made Smriti Irani a household name and she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Smriti Irani shares pic of Shah Rukh Khan with husband Zubin with hilarious caption

Smriti Irani shares pic of Shah Rukh Khan and husband Zubin with hilarious caption

Celebrities | Jul 02, 2018, 10:10 PM IST

The photograph is a pretty candid click of Shah Rukh Khan and Zubin Irani involved in some deep conversation.

United opposition a 'backhanded compliment' for PM Modi: Smriti Irani

United opposition a 'backhanded compliment' for PM Modi: Smriti Irani

Politics | Jun 03, 2018, 11:21 AM IST

Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, on Saturday said that opposition parties such as Congress were struggling for survival.

Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi

‘How can a person dream of becoming PM when his re-election is not guaranteed’: Smriti Irani on Rahul’s wish

Politics | May 29, 2018, 10:13 PM IST

“I do politics in the area where Rahul Gandhi also does politics. In Amethi, he has lost every Assembly and local election in four years. How can a person not guaranteed to get re-elected in his own constituency have chances of returning to power in the country,” Smriti Irani told media persons in Shillong.

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