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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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Twitterverse cheers for Smriti Irani as her video welcoming Indian students from Ukraine goes viral

Trending | Mar 03, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

As per an estimate, there are a total 18,000 student stranded in war-conflict zones. However, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Singhla on Tuesday said that so far 12,000 Indians have been brought out of Ukraine which is 60 per cent of the total Indians in Ukraine.  

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Manipur Election 2022: Smriti Irani joins traditional Manipuri dancers during Imphal visit | WATCH

Elections | Feb 22, 2022, 03:51 PM IST

Smriti Irani was canvassing for BJP candidate Okram Henry Singh in Manipur when she joined the group of dancers.

Manipur Election 2022: If BJP forms govt, it will create Rs

Manipur Election 2022: If BJP forms govt, it will create Rs 100 cr fund for startups: Smriti Irani

Elections | Feb 19, 2022, 12:14 PM IST

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."

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Only BJP-led alliance can ensure Punjab's development: Smriti Irani

Elections | Feb 16, 2022, 08:47 PM IST

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.

Smriti Irani aka Tulsi then and now

As 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' returns, look at THEN & NOW photos of Smriti Irani & others

TV | Feb 15, 2022, 10:37 PM IST

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.

Goa: Smriti Irani helps accident victim on her way to

Goa: Smriti Irani helps accident victim on her way to campaign venue

Elections | Feb 06, 2022, 08:53 AM IST

The Union Minister helped the injured lady and sent her to the hospital with a cop in one of the cars of her convoy.

Smriti Irani pens special note for Kyunki co-star Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar

Smriti Irani pens special note for Kyunki co-star Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar

TV | Jan 27, 2022, 04:00 PM IST

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.

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'Why private citizen?': BJP blasts Channi for briefing Priyanka on PM Modi's security breach

India | Jan 12, 2022, 03:30 PM IST

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

Ab receiving end pe damaad hoga, bahu nahi: Smriti Irani shares sweet pic of daughter & son-in-law

Ab receiving end pe damaad hoga, bahu nahi: Smriti Irani shares sweet pic of daughter & son-in-law

Celebrities | Dec 29, 2021, 04:47 PM IST

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.

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Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle gets engaged to Arjun Bhalla, Union Minister shares pictures

Celebrities | Dec 26, 2021, 06:41 AM IST

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.  

Bill to increase marriage age for women introduced in Lok

Bill to increase marriage age for women introduced in Lok Sabha, referred to Standing Committee

India | Dec 21, 2021, 04:28 PM IST

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.

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'First denounce, bring him to justice': Irani chides Congress over K'taka MLA's 'enjoy rape' remark

India | Dec 17, 2021, 02:19 PM IST

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".

'Ghar par ladka hai par lad nahin sakta’: Smriti Irani

'Ghar par ladka hai par lad nahin sakta’: Smriti Irani mocks Priyanka Gandhi’s slogan

India | Nov 12, 2021, 01:51 PM IST

Irani quipped the innuendo, mocking both former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.

Union Minister calls for 'Vocal For Local' and 'Nari Se

'Nari Se Kharidari': Union Minister's call to promote women vendors, 'Vocal For Local' this Diwali

Business | Nov 01, 2021, 10:35 PM IST

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.

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Smriti Irani slams ruling TRS over 'unkept promises'

India | Oct 02, 2021, 11:10 PM IST

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.  

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Development not reached all families in Amethi despite Gandhis 'rule' for 5 decades: Smriti Irani

India | Sep 19, 2021, 02:06 PM IST

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.

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Manipur: Smriti Irani flags off cycle rally as part of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2021

India | Sep 13, 2021, 11:23 AM IST

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'.

Bengal bypolls: Smriti Irani, Hardeep Puri among BJP's star

Bengal bypolls: Smriti Irani, Hardeep Puri among BJP's star campaigners

India | Sep 10, 2021, 07:29 PM IST

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.

Kangana Ranaut meets Smriti Irani

Kangana Ranaut calls Smriti Irani 'real life Thalaivii,' shares photos of their meeting

Celebrities | Sep 09, 2021, 08:50 PM IST

Actor Kangana Ranaut met several politicians on Thursday for a special screening of her film Thalaivii for prominent ministers in Delhi.

Smriti blasts Rahul after he questions govt's NMP move

'Govt headed by his mother...': Smriti blasts Rahul after he questions govt's NMP move

India | Aug 25, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

Irani, who represents UP's Amethi constituency in Lok Sabha, went on to associate Rahul Gandhi's politics with 'hypocrisy' and 'arrogance'.