Smriti Irani to address 'Kisan Panchayat' in Amethi today

She will also visit the village in Amethi where a farmer allegedly committed suicide after huge loss to crops

ANI Lucknow
Last Updated : May 12 2015 | 10:40 AM IST

Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani who arrived at the Lucknow airport on Tuesday will visit Amethi to address a 'Kisan Panchayat' so as to dispel the doubts with regards to land acquisition bill.

She would also visit the village in Amethi where a farmer allegedly committed suicide after huge loss to crops owing to unseasonal heavy rains.

ALSO READ: CPI to protest against Land Acquisition Bill on May 14

During her visit, the minister is likely to visit Inauhana, Gauriganj and Musafirkhana and hold meetings with party workers.

With very few girls in Amethi colleges, Irani would address this issue too.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 12 2015 | 9:53 AM IST

Next Story