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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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Smriti Irani's witty reaction to Ekta Kapoor's throwback photo will leave you ROFL-ing

Smriti Irani's witty reaction to Ekta Kapoor's throwback photo will leave you ROFL-ing

Celebrities | Apr 15, 2020, 06:29 AM IST

Ekta Kapoor jogged down memory lane to share a throwback picture from the days of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the show that made Smriti Irani a household name.

Congress MPs misbehaved with BJP women MPs in Lok Sabha:

Congress MPs misbehaved with BJP women MPs in Lok Sabha: Smriti Irani

India | Mar 02, 2020, 07:27 PM IST

​Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday alleged that Congress MPs in Lok Sabha misbehaved with BJP women members, who have also complained to the Speaker against some opposition party lawmakers.

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Smriti Irani's throwback photo will take you to the time when Karan Johar preferred smiles over Pout

Celebrities | Feb 27, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

The picture posted by Smriti Irani is from the time when she along with Sakshi Tanwar made an appearance on Karan Johar's popular talk show Koffee With Karan.

Proud of men of my country: Smriti Irani

Proud of men of my country: Smriti Irani

India | Feb 19, 2020, 08:36 PM IST

Union Minister for the Ministry of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that she was proud that not only women but also men showed high morals by approving Medical termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020.

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'Tweet se pehle team ko bolo check kare': Smriti Irani's advice to Rahul Gandhi

India | Feb 18, 2020, 08:13 AM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling him begani shaadi mein abdullah deewaney after the former Congress chief targeted the Modi government following Supreme Court allowing permanent commission for women in the Indian Army.

Smriti Irani lauds Taapsee Pannu's Thappad trailer, says

Smriti Irani lauds Taapsee Pannu's Thappad trailer, says 'will definitely watch the film'

Celebrities | Feb 09, 2020, 09:58 PM IST

Smriti Irani said, "I might not support the political ideology of the director or may disagree with some actors on some issues but this is a story that I will definitely watch and hope people watch it with their families. It’s not ok to hit a woman ... not even a slap ... not even JUS

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Smriti Irani showers 'maasi love' on Ekta Kapoor's son Ravie. Watch video

Celebrities | Feb 09, 2020, 02:48 PM IST

Smriti Irani plays with baby boy Ravie while mum Ekta Kapoor captures memories.

'Women capable of choosing their candidate': Smriti Irani hits back at Kejriwal

'Women capable of choosing their candidate': Smriti Irani hits back at Kejriwal

Elections | Feb 08, 2020, 01:15 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over a tweet in which he urged women to come out in large numbers and vote in the assembly election.

FIR filed over alleged illegal use of Smiri Irani's picture by developer in Uttar Pradesh

FIR filed over alleged illegal use of Smiri Irani's picture by developer in Uttar Pradesh

India | Jan 22, 2020, 06:12 PM IST

An FIR has been lodged on a complaint by Union Minister Smriti Irani's aide that her picture was used by a developer without her consent in an advertisement, police said on Wednesday.

Deepika stood with those who divide India, want to know what is her political affiliation: Smriti Ir

Deepika stood with those who divide India, want to know her political affiliation: Smriti Irani

India | Jan 10, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone for visiting the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Speaking at a conclave organised by The New Indian Express, Irani said she wants to know what Deepika Padukone's political affliation is. 

Smriti Irani lashes out at Rahul Gandhi

Smriti Irani lashes out at Rahul Gandhi over rape remark; demands punishment

India | Dec 13, 2019, 01:06 PM IST

Lashing out at Rahul Gandhi inside the Lok Sabha, Smriti Irani said: "This is the first time in the history of India that a man from Gandhi family has the audacity to insult women and call for their rape."

Congress looted country, Modi brought development, says Smriti Irani

Congress looted country, Modi brought development, says Smriti Irani

Dec 08, 2019, 10:28 PM IST

  Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday accused the Congress of looting the nation during its regimes and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ushered in several developmental works.

3.18 lakh children missing since 2014: Irani

3.18 lakh children missing since 2014: Smriti Irani

Politics | Dec 06, 2019, 07:27 PM IST

The details of missing children were reported on web portals TrackChild and 'Khoya-Paya' which are used to track them. The data is from January 1, 2014 to December 4, 2019, the Union minister said.

Is it my fault that I'm a woman MP of BJP and spoke in House: Irani on Cong MPs charging towards her

Is it my fault that I'm a woman MP of BJP and spoke in House: Irani on Cong MPs charging towards her

India | Dec 06, 2019, 04:42 PM IST

Irani was speaking in the Lok Sabha on the Unnao rape issue when she was interrupted by two Congress MPs who apparently got up from their seats and rushed towards the treasury benches.

Cong leader's Sita remarks trigger uproar in LS, Smriti Irani says oppn communalising issue

Cong leader's Sita remarks trigger uproar in LS, Smriti Irani says oppn communalising issue

India | Dec 06, 2019, 01:47 PM IST

A remark by Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury that "Sita is being burnt" while plans are afoot to build a Ram temple created an uproar in the House on Friday, with union minister Smriti Irani hitting back at the opposition for politicising and communalising the issue.

Only 9% children in India get nutritious food: Smriti Irani

Only 9% children in India get nutritious food: Smriti Irani

India | Nov 22, 2019, 09:53 PM IST

Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Smriti Irani on Friday said that only 9 per cent of the children in the country get proper nutritious food.  

Smriti Irani cracks 'college dropout' joke on her picture

Smriti Irani cracks 'college dropout' joke on her picture with Bill Gates

India | Nov 18, 2019, 09:49 PM IST

Smriti Irani silenced those who have been trolling her on her educational background by cracking a college dropout joke on a picture of hers with Bill Gates on social media.

WATCH | Smriti Irani performs 'Talwar Raas' using swords in Gujarat

WATCH | Smriti Irani performs 'Talwar Raas' using swords in Gujarat

India | Nov 16, 2019, 02:48 PM IST

A video of Irani performing the traditional dance is doing rounds on social media. The video shows the Union Textiles and Women and Child Development Minister holding two swords in each hand as she tries to match the steps with the performers.

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Video: Smriti Irani picks up 2 swords, performs 'Talwar Raas' in Gujarat

India | Nov 15, 2019, 09:17 PM IST

​Union Textiles and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday performed the 'Talwar Raas' in Gujarat. Talwar Raas is a traditional Gujarat dance form using swords. Irani was attending a cultural program in Bhavnagar. 

Amethi DM Prashant Sharma removed after video with kin of BJP leader's slain son goes viral

Amethi DM Prashant Sharma removed after video with kin of BJP leader's slain son goes viral

India | Nov 14, 2019, 03:09 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday removed Amethi District Magistrate Prashant Sharma, a day after a video of him "misbehaving" with the family of Vijay Kumar Singh alias Sonu Singh went viral on the social media. Arun Kumar, the Vice Chairman of Moradabad Development Authority, has been appointed as the new DM of Amethi. Sharma has been waitlisted.