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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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Irani slams Gandhi family

'Stick of Nehruji': Smriti Irani's latest attack on the Gandhis on 'Sengol' row | WATCH

India | May 26, 2023, 05:17 PM IST

Amid a political war over who will inaugurate the newly-constructed Parliament, another round of war of words triggered between Congress and BJP. This time, they engaged over 'Sengol' row.

The Kerala Story fuels political battle

Opposing 'The Kerala Story' is equal to supporting terrorism: Smriti Irani's veiled attack on Mamata

India | May 09, 2023, 09:09 PM IST

Controversy over 'The Kerala Story' snowballed after the political fraternity are divided on the movie. BJP ruling states support the movie, while some Opposition ruling states oppose it.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 5, 2023

India | May 05, 2023, 11:18 PM IST

Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise.

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Smriti Irani's BIG attack on Priyanka Gandhi amid Karnataka campaign - 'seen her offering namaaz'

Elections | May 05, 2023, 02:57 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani, who is campaigning in Karnataka ahead of the May 10 assembly elections, has claimed that she once saw Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offering namaaz in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.

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Karnataka elections | Punish Cong by chanting Jai Bajrangbali while casting vote: PM Modi to voters

Elections | May 03, 2023, 11:51 PM IST

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nitin Gadkari, Smriti Irani and Congress leaders-- Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi will hold multiple rallies in the poll-bound state. Stay tuned here for the latest updates.

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'Breaking Barriers to Trade': Smriti Irani lauds role of women in business development

India | Apr 16, 2023, 11:30 AM IST

Irani, who has been minister of Women and Child Development since 2019 in the Indian government, also pointed out the issues faced by women in workplaces, especially in business.

Irani claims government made changes in public interest

Haj Yatra: VIP delegation disallowed; 4,314 women will go without mandatory male companion- DETAILS

India | Mar 29, 2023, 09:11 PM IST

Haj Yatra: Smriti Irani-led Minority Affairs Ministry said the government brought several 'first time' norms in the directives of the pilgrimage for the Muslim community.

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Smriti Irani in Aap Ki Adalat: 'Can't spare time for Saas-Bahu, since I am busy with Maa-Beta'

India | Mar 19, 2023, 12:02 AM IST

Smriti Irani played the pivotal character of Tulsi in the TV serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' that ruled the TV entertainment charts from 2000 till 2008, when the serial went off the air.

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Aap Ki Adalat: Smriti Irani challenges Rahul Gandhi - 'first reply to my 5 questions about Adani'

India | Mar 20, 2023, 12:07 AM IST

She was answering questions from India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma during his iconic show 'Aap Ki Adalat'.

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Watch Union Minister Smriti Irani in Aap Ki Adalat today at 10 PM

India | Mar 18, 2023, 02:27 PM IST

The Women and Child Development, Minority Affairs Minister in the Narendra Modi Cabinet will be seen responding to questions from India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma.

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INSIDE Smriti Irani’s daughter Shanelle’s reception: Shah Rukh Khan, Mouni Roy & other celebs attend

Celebrities | Feb 18, 2023, 08:44 AM IST

Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle and hubby Arjun Bhalla's wedding reception was attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Mouni Roy, Ronit Roy, Ekta Kapoor and many others.

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Who is George Soros - the US-based billionaire who invited BJP's wrath over PM Modi remark?

India | Feb 17, 2023, 02:04 PM IST

George Soros: Soros made his mark in the financial world by making bold investment decisions after establishing a hedge fund in 1973.

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Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle marries Arjun Bhalla at Rajasthan's Khimsar Fort | Inside Photos

Celebrities | Feb 10, 2023, 08:54 AM IST

Shanelle Irani's wedding festivities began on February 7 with haldi, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies spread over three days. Smriti Irani's husband Zubin Irani and the groom reached the wedding venue on Tuesday while the politician came after attending the session in Parliament.

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'Congress took control of 40 acres land in Amethi...': Smriti Irani hits back at Rahul Gandhi

India | Feb 08, 2023, 06:13 AM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed the Congress party in Lok Sabha saying that it took control of 40 acres of land in Amethi on the promise of of building a medical facility but instead built a guest house for 'the family' (Gandhi family).

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Budget 2023: P Chidambaram does not know definition of 'inclusive', says Smriti Irani

Budget | Feb 01, 2023, 11:51 PM IST

Budget 2023: "People from poor section of India are friends and well wishers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is a futuristic budget of developed India, " said Smriti Irani today.

Republic Day 2023: Smriti Irani's speech goes viral

Republic Day 2023: Union Minister Smriti Irani's speech goes viral | Here's why

Trending | Jan 26, 2023, 06:09 PM IST

Republic Day 2023: Union Minister Smriti Irani's viral video will undoubtedly infuse you with national pride. Take a look.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 20, 2022

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 20, 2022

India | Dec 20, 2022, 11:38 PM IST

Hello and welcome to Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, the only news show with real facts and no noise.

'Why should I apologize?' Congress leader Ajay Rai responds to Union Minister Smriti Irani

India | Dec 20, 2022, 01:39 PM IST

Issuing a statement, Congress leader Ajay Rai questioned the need for an apology and said that he had not used any 'unparliamentary language' against the Union Minister.

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'You & Mummy ji need to...': Smriti to Rahul after Cong leader 'latkas, jhatkas' remark over Amethi

India | Dec 20, 2022, 06:29 AM IST

Smriti Irani's remarks have come after Congress leader Ajay Rai, who had earlier announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi, made indecent remarks on the Union Minister. However, Rahul Gandhi has not confirmed whether he will contest from Amethi in Lok Sabha 2024 elections.

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Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi, claims UP Congress leader

India | Dec 14, 2022, 05:53 PM IST

Lok Sabha 2024: Rahul Gandhi, who had won the Amethi parliamentary seat for three times in a row, was defeated by BJP leader and Union minister Smriti Irani in 2019 elections.

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