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Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani is an Indian politician, former television actress, and a key leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has earlier served as the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Minority Affairs, and previously held the portfolio of Human Resource Development. Irani gained national prominence by defeating Rahul Gandhi in his home borough of Amethi in the 2019 general elections. Before her political career, she was widely known for her role in the popular television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Irani is recognised for her dynamic leadership and significant contributions to Indian politics and social welfare.

Smriti Irani is an Indian politician, former television actress, and a key leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has earlier served as the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Minority Affairs, and previously held the portfolio of Human Resource Development. Irani gained national prominence by defeating Rahul Gandhi in his home borough of Amethi in the 2019 general elections. Before her political career, she was widely known for her role in the popular television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Irani is recognised for her dynamic leadership and significant contributions to Indian politics and social welfare.

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2015 | 9:53 PM IST