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Smriti Irani
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.
Smriti Irani
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18 years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Smriti Irani and Ekta Kapoor nostalgic
TV | Jul 03, 2018, 05:16 PM ISTKabhi Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi made Smriti Irani a household name and she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram.
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Smriti Irani shares pic of Shah Rukh Khan and husband Zubin with hilarious caption
Celebrities | Jul 02, 2018, 10:10 PM ISTThe photograph is a pretty candid click of Shah Rukh Khan and Zubin Irani involved in some deep conversation.
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United opposition a 'backhanded compliment' for PM Modi: Smriti Irani
National | Jun 03, 2018, 11:21 AM ISTUnion Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, on Saturday said that opposition parties such as Congress were struggling for survival.
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‘How can a person dream of becoming PM when his re-election is not guaranteed’: Smriti Irani on Rahul’s wish
National | 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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Rathore replaces Smriti Irani as I&B Minister; Goyal gets additional charge of Finance till Jaitley recovers
India | May 14, 2018, 10:53 PM ISTPiyush Goyal has also been given the additional charge of Finance Ministry till Arun Jaitley recovers.
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Smriti Irani skips Cannes Film Festival 2018, here’s why
Celebrities | May 09, 2018, 08:36 PM ISTSmriti Irani was due to inaugurate the India Pavilion at the 71st Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.
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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: After Modi, Yogi, BJP launches its women's brigade for campaigning
May 03, 2018, 04:51 PM ISTThe BJP has roped in its top women leaders such as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles and Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani and others to hold townhall sessions with female voters.
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Journalists write to Irani against proposal for new rules on online media
India | May 01, 2018, 11:10 PM ISTThe Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry last month issued an order for constitution of a committee to frame rules to regulate Newsportals and Media Websites.
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Willing to pay price for standing up for my belief, says Smriti Irani
India | Apr 20, 2018, 09:44 AM ISTThe comments by the Information and Broadcasting Minister came in the backdrop of her ministry withdrawing its contentious press release on fake news following a directive from the Prime Minister's Office after wide-spread criticism by media and opposition parties.
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Chargesheet filed against 4 Delhi University students for 'misbehaving' with Smriti Irani
India | Apr 17, 2018, 02:55 PM ISTIn April 2017, four DU students were arrested for "chasing, misbehaving and overtaking" Smriti Irani's car in an inebriated state in the Chanakyapuri area.
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Smriti Irani alleges politicisation of Unnao, Kathua rape cases; urges to stop victim shaming
India | Apr 13, 2018, 03:37 PM ISTHer statement comes a day after political protests, which included Congress President Rahul Gandhi taking out a march to India Gate protesting the recent rape and murder incidents.
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PMO advises I&B ministry to withdraw 'fake news' order against journalists
India | Apr 03, 2018, 02:40 PM ISTThe order issued last evening had said that journalists could be denied government access just on the accusation of fake news and they could lose their accreditation for a limited period or permanently.
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Smriti Irani attacks Kapil Sibal over 2013 land deal with ‘money launderer’
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BJP accuses Kapil Sibal of doing business with 'money launderer'; Congress leader hits back
India | Mar 29, 2018, 06:32 PM IST'Is it so natural for Congress leadership today to embrace money launderer, to shake hand with those that they had investigated for bribery,' BJP levies fresh charges against Kapil Sibal.
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Union Minister Smriti Irani alleges of corruption by Kapil Sibal and his wife
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Congress party poster spotted in Cambridge Analytica's London office
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Smriti Irani posts picture of Congress' hand symbol in Cambridge Analytica CEO's London office
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Smriti Irani posts pic of Cong's hand symbol in Cambridge Analytica CEO's office, questions Rahul
India | Mar 29, 2018, 08:30 AM IST"Kya Baat hai @RahulGandhi Ji.. Congress ka Haath, Cambridge Analytica ke Saath!" Smriti Irani tweeted.
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Smriti Irani inaugurates FICCI Frames 2018 in Mumbai
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Smriti Irani dares Rahul Gandhi for debate
National | Feb 28, 2018, 09:34 PM IST"I don't mind debating with him, but he will not come," said Irani.