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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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‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ This happened when

‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’: This happened when Ronit and Smriti met after nine years

Bollywood | Apr 02, 2017, 07:00 PM IST

Telly actors Smriti Irani and Ronit Roy, who played the characters of Mihir Virani and Tulsi Virani in the popular show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, recently met on the flight. The actors couldn’t stop capturing the moment.

Four detained after Smriti Irani alleges they chased her

Four DU students held for 'chasing and overtaking' Smriti Irani's car

Politics | Apr 01, 2017, 10:55 PM IST

Four youths were detained by the police today after Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged that they chased her car when she was returning from airport to her residence.

Amish Tripathi’s highly-awaited sequel ‘Sita - Warrior

Amish Tripathi’s highly-awaited sequel ‘Sita - Warrior of Mithila’ out now!

Lifestyle | Mar 23, 2017, 04:24 PM IST

Riding on immense anticipation following the success of the immense popularity of the first book of Ram Chandra series ‘Scion of Ishvaku’, the second part of the series has been released and will be available in May.

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30 per cent family members of weavers don’t go to school, Smriti Irani informs Parliament

Politics | Mar 23, 2017, 04:03 PM IST

Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today informed the Lok Sabha that around 30 per cent family members of weavers do not go to school and just one per cent of them complete graduation, according to a study that the Centre recently conducted.

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UP's new CM to take oath on March 19. Here are the frontrunners

Politics | Mar 17, 2017, 07:10 PM IST

Reports say senior BJP leader and Union minister Manoj Sinha could be the party’s final pick for the post of Chief Minister in the state, where the party will return to power after a gap of 14 years.

Smriti Irani says Priyanka equally responsible for Cong’s

UP election results: Smriti Irani says Priyanka equally responsible for Congress' poor show

Politics | Mar 11, 2017, 04:34 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh election results not only underline Rahul Gandhi’s failure, but also that of Priyanka Gandhi who was part of the poll strategy, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Saturday.

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UP election results: BJP Parliamentary Board to decide on CM face, says Smriti Irani

Politics | Mar 11, 2017, 04:58 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh election results not only underline Rahul Gandhi's failure, but also that of Priyanka Gandhi who was part of the poll strategy, Union Minister Smriti Irani said today.

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Delhi HC stays CIC order on inspection of Smriti Irani's school records

Politics | Feb 22, 2017, 07:45 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission (CIC) direction to the CBSE to allow the inspection of Class 10 and 12 school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

Delhi HC stays CIC order allowing inspection of Smriti

Delhi HC stays CIC order allowing inspection of Smriti Irani's CBSE record

Politics | Feb 21, 2017, 08:00 PM IST

Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed a CIC)order to CBSE to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

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Samajwadi Party is a protector of rapists, says Smriti Irani

Politics | Feb 18, 2017, 09:48 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party, Union minister Smriti Irani today termed it a ‘protector of rapits’.

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Priyanka Gandhi not campaigning in Amethi as she can’t face questions, says Smriti Irani

Politics | Feb 16, 2017, 09:33 AM IST

Sharpening her attack on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday said Priyanka is not campaigning in Amethi as she cannot face people's questions. The Union Textiles Minister addressed

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Smriti Irani degree row: Minister asked DU not to reveal her educational qualifications, says SOL

Politics | Jan 18, 2017, 05:25 PM IST

Amidst a seething debate over Union Minister Smriti Irani’s educational qualification, the School of Open Learning (SOL) on Wednesday told the Central Information Commission that the minister had asked the University not to disclose it

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CIC directs CBSE to allow inspection of Smriti Irani's board records

Politics | Jan 17, 2017, 09:47 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) has been directed by the Central Information Commission (CIC) to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani. The office of

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Rahul Gandhi’s comments against PM Modi reflect his worry, says Smriti Irani

Politics | Jan 12, 2017, 07:15 PM IST

Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani today blasted Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is worried over the prime minister’s growing popularity.

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2G, Coal, CWG, Agusta - Your definition of competence: Irani responds to Rahul 's jab at PM Modi

Politics | Jan 12, 2017, 05:13 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a vigorous attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused him of being 'incompetent'. However, Rahul's dig has not gone down well with Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani who

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi for his own political

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi for his own political sustenance: Smriti Irani

Politics | Dec 20, 2016, 05:54 PM IST

BJP leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday said attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a way of political sustenance for Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

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Rahul Gandhi overestimating his debating skills: Smriti Irani takes a dig at Cong VP’s ‘earthquake’ remark

Politics | Dec 09, 2016, 05:50 PM IST

Minutes after Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said that an "earthquake will come" if he gets the opportunity to speak over demonetisation in Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani hit back at the ‘young’ leader.

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Sitaram Yechury calls PM 'Narendra Moun Modi' for his silence in parliament

Politics | Nov 26, 2016, 07:05 PM IST

CPI(M) General secretary Sitaram Yechury today taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling him ‘Narendra Moun Modi' for sitting silently in the Rajya Sabha during ‘demonetisation’ debate and not coming back to the house after the break.

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Cobbler demands Rs 10, Smriti Irani pays Rs 100 for getting slippers repaired

Politics | Nov 26, 2016, 06:59 PM IST

Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani today paid Rs 100 to a cobbler in Coimbatore for getting her slippers repaired.

Union Minister Smriti Irani

Those robbed of black money not letting Parliament work: Smriti Irani’s veiled attack on Congress

Politics | Nov 19, 2016, 04:23 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani today hit out at Opposition parties for protesting against demonetisation policy.

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