is an Indian politician, television actress, and former model who currently serves as the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Textiles in the Government of India. She was born on March 23, 1976, in New Delhi, India.
Irani began her career as a model and then moved into television acting, appearing in popular shows such as "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Virrudh". She later transitioned into politics and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2003. She was elected as a Member of Parliament from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, in the 2019 general elections.
Irani has held several ministerial positions in the Indian government, including Minister of Human Resource Development from 2014 to 2016 and Minister of Information and Broadcasting from 2017 to 2018. In 2021, she was appointed as the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Textiles.
Irani is known for her strong political views and her vocal support for the BJP. She has been involved in several controversies over the years, including a high-profile dispute with Rahul Gandhi, the former Member of Parliament from Amethi, over the development of the constituency.
Before entering politics, Smriti Irani worked in the entertainment industry as a model and television actress. She became a household name in India for her role as Tulsi Virani in the popular TV show "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", which aired from 2000 to 2008.
In 2003, Irani joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and quickly rose through the ranks. She became the president of the BJP's women's wing in 2010 and was appointed as a national spokesperson for the party in 2011.
In 2014, Irani contested the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, against Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the Gandhi-Nehru family and a leader of the Indian National Congress. Although she lost the election, she managed to reduce Gandhi's margin of victory significantly.
Later in 2014, Irani was appointed as the Minister of Human Resource Development in the Modi government. She served in this position until 2016, during which time she introduced several controversial policies, such as the scrapping of the four-year undergraduate programme at Delhi University and the proposal to set up a national-level common entrance exam for admission to central universities.
In 2017, Irani was appointed as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. During her tenure, she courted controversy by attempting to impose censorship on the media and by reportedly ordering the removal of two films from the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Irani once again contested from Amethi and this time defeated Rahul Gandhi by a margin of over 55,000 votes. She was subsequently appointed as the Minister of Women and Child Development and Minister of Textiles in the Modi government's second term.
Smriti Irani is known for her active presence on social media, particularly Twitter, where she has over 9 million followers. She is known for her sharp wit and often engages in sparring matches with her political opponents on the platform.
lates news about Smriti Irani
As of my knowledge cutoff of September 2021, the latest news about Smriti Irani was as follows:
In July 2021, Smriti Irani announced that the government was planning to set up a National Technical Textiles Mission with a four-year implementation period and a total outlay of Rs 1,480 crore to boost India's technical textile sector.
In September 2021, Irani launched the second phase of the 'Samarth' scheme, which aims to impart skills to workers in the textile sector and improve their employability. The scheme will cover 10 lakh persons over a period of three years and will have a total outlay of Rs 3,000 crore.
In August 2021, Irani launched the 'Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge', which is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and creating sustainable urban environments. The challenge is open to all cities and towns in India and will focus on initiatives such as promoting cycling, creating pedestrian-friendly streets, and reducing air pollution.
In September 2021, Irani announced that the government was planning to launch a new scheme called the 'Saubhagya Nari Schemes' to empower women in rural areas by providing them with financial and other forms of support. The scheme will be launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development and will focus on areas such as skill development, health, and education.
In August 2021, Irani inaugurated a new garment manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district. The unit, which has been set up under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, is expected to provide employment to over 1,000 women from the region.
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