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Smriti Irani

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  • Born 23 March 1976
  • Age 48
  • Birth Place New Delhi, Delhi India
  • Profession Politician, Actress (former)
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office Union Cabinet Minister, Government Of India 26 May 2014 - 11 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 23 May 2019 - 4 June 2024, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 19 August 2011 - 23 May 2019, National President Of The BJP Mahila Morcha 24 June 2010 - 24 April 2013
  • Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

smriti irani BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Smriti Zubin Irani, born Smriti Malhotra on 23rd March 1976, is a prominent figure in Indian politics. She is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member and has held several key positions in the Union Cabinet. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she comes from a diverse family background. Her paterna...

smriti irani PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Zubin Irani ​(2001), ​

POSITIONS HELD BY Smriti Irani

Position Tenure
Member of Rajya Sabha N/A
Minister of Textiles 7 July 2016 - 7 July 2021
Minister of Information and Broadcasting 18 July 2017 - 14 May 2018
Minister of Human Resource Development 26 May 2014 - 5 July 2016
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Women and Child Development 31 May 2019 - Present
Minister of Minority Affairs 7 July 2022 - Present

SMRITI IRANI NEWS

Protecting interests of Indians priority of PM Modi: Smriti Irani

February 12, 2024 7:49 pm

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel nearly three-and-a-half months after they were handed down death sentences in a case of suspected espionage.

Hindu women being 'raped' in Sandeshkhali, where is TMC leader wanted by ED: Smriti Irani

February 12, 2024 9:18 pm

"The question is — can we remain mute spectators?... Mamata Banerjee has to answer where Sheikh Shahjahan is. The last time you heard this name was when ED officers were injured"

Provide paid maternity leave to registered road construction workers: Govt to employers in advisory

January 31, 2024 7:41 am

In addition to childbirth, the advisory addresses miscarriages, stipulating that if a woman in the construction sector experiences a miscarriage, she is entitled to leave with wages equivalent to maternity benefits for six weeks following the day of the miscarriage.

Delhi Confidential: Double Delight

January 27, 2024 1:46 am

When the ISRO tableau depicting the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission rolled down Kartavya Path, several people stood up to clap, including ministers Mansukh Mandaviya, Smriti Irani and Science and Space Minister Jitendra Singh.

Irani stresses on parents’ role in shielding kids from cyber threats

January 26, 2024 3:33 am

Urging mothers to stay vigilant, Irani said parents should take a proactive role in monitoring their child's online activity.

Smriti Irani-led delegation visits Madinah, interacts with Umrah volunteers from India

January 09, 2024 10:15 pm

According to a press release, the visit shall help provide a first hand insight into the arrangements required to be made for ensuring a comfortable Haj 2024 for the Indian pilgrims.

Rahul Gandhi ignored Amethi's development but built guest house for himself: Smriti Irani

December 31, 2023 11:27 am

Irani, a Lok Sabha MP of the BJP from Amethi, said, "It has only been four-and-a-half years for me. Rahul Gandhi has been MP for 15 years but he did not pay any attention to this. He did not even think about development and only built his guest house in Munshiganj."

Row over paid leave for menstruation: How Parliament took up the issue over the years

December 20, 2023 7:40 am

Smriti Irani has sparked a debate over menstrual leave at workplaces by opposing it, telling the House that it could lead to discrimination against women

Why Smriti Irani spoke against period leaves

December 19, 2023 9:53 am

In a scenario where any reform that benefits women looks like a minority to be placated rather than an earned right, talk of paid menstrual leave does indeed look like entitlement

On menstrual leave, Smriti Irani and Constitution are on opposite sides

December 15, 2023 11:13 pm

While dealing with the prohibition of discrimination, the Constitution asserts that the state shall not be prevented from making special provisions for women and children. Should then the state still promote a society where the pursuit of equality is not unequal?

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