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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Smriti Irani was canvassing for BJP candidate Okram Henry Singh in Manipur when she joined the group of dancers.
Attacking the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani said, "Did Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party manage to create an environment for the creation of at least 60 startups in the country."
Addressing a poll rally here, the Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani said only a BJP-led government can ensure Punjab's overall development and security.
Ekta Kapoor's 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is returning to the small screen very soon. Filled with an ensemble cast including actors like Smriti Irani, Ronit Roy, Karishma Tanna, Mouni Roy, Amar Upadhyay and others was counted amongst one of the longest-running shows of its time. The news of its re-run has led to excitement amongst fans about how the cast looks now. In case you are one of those, here's a list of 'Kyunki' actors' then and now pictures.
The Union Minister helped the injured lady and sent her to the hospital with a cop in one of the cars of her convoy.
Ekta Kapoor's cult classic 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' marked Mouni Roy's acting debut opposite Pulkit Samrat. She played Smriti Irani’s adopted child Krishna Tulsi in the show and garnered a lot of popularity. The actress tied the knot to Suraj Nambiar on Thursday in Goa.
PM Modi's Punjab visit on January 5 was cut short as he was stranded on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters. After the lapse in security, PM Modi's convoy decided to return without attending an event
Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle got engaged to Arjun Bhalla. Apart from Shanelle, Smriti Irani has two more children Zohr and Zoish. While Zohr and Zoish are Smriti's children with her husband Zubin Irani. Shanelle is Zubin's daughter from his first marriage to Mona Irani.
Union Minister Smriti Irani announced her daughter Shanelle's engagement. Apart from Shanelle, Smriti has two more children Zohr and Zoish. While Zohr and Zoish are Smriti's children with her husband Zubin Irani. Shanelle is Zubin's daughter from his first marriage to Mona Irani.
Smriti Irani introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 that seeks to increase the legal minimum age for women to marry to 21 years.
Irani's remarks in LS amid Opposition protests during the Question Hour came a day after Congress MLA KR Ramesh Kumar said in the K'taka Assembly that "when rape is inevitable lie down and enjoy".
Irani quipped the innuendo, mocking both former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.
In a Twitter video promoting 'Vocal for Local' and 'Nari Se Kharidari', Union Minister Smriti Irani urged people to support women who are trying to sell Diwali decoration items or approach someone who is good in stitching clothes or can sell a saree of your choice.
The TRS promises of monthly financial assistance to unemployed youth, a celebration of 'Telangana Liberation Day on September 17 (the day of the merger of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad with the Indian Union in 1948) have not been implemented, she said.
Smriti Irani said that with the endeavour to ensure development reaches all parts of Amethi, she is going from village to village to find out their needs.
Irani said that the Poshan cycle rally is a unique initiative that is a mix of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for 'Fit India' and 'Suposhit Bharat'.
Interestingly, disgruntled leader Babul Supriyo, who had resigned from active politics but was persuaded by BJP chief JP Nadda against resigning as a Lok Sabha member, has also found a place in the list of star campaigners.
Actor Kangana Ranaut met several politicians on Thursday for a special screening of her film Thalaivii for prominent ministers in Delhi.
Irani, who represents UP's Amethi constituency in Lok Sabha, went on to associate Rahul Gandhi's politics with 'hypocrisy' and 'arrogance'.
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