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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

DU student raises dropout issue at debate, judge Smriti Irani offers help

September 30, 2023 10:23 am

Citing a UNICEF report, Himani, a student, said post Covid, women education and employment rates have dropped, and violence has increased.

Congress leader booked for remarks against Smriti Irani

September 29, 2023 8:30 pm

Singh held a two-day dharna against the suspension of licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital here which ended on Wednesday evening with a candle march.

Women's quota Bill: From Sonia Gandhi, Kanimozhi to Smriti Irani - here's what lawmakers said

September 21, 2023 4:49 am

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the 128th Constitution amendment Bill seeks to reserve a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies for women.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘flying kiss’ triggers row, BJP calls it ‘misogynistic behaviour’, Congress says ‘side-tracking strategy’

August 10, 2023 7:26 am

In their complaint to Speaker Om Birla, more than 20 women MPs from BJP sought ‘stringent action’ against Rahul Gandhi for the ‘inappropriate gesture’. Women MPs from the Cong defended Gandhi and questioned Union minister Smriti Irani’s silence on Manipur.

After Rahul Gandhi’s jab, Smriti Irani counters: 'India believes in merit, not dynasty'

August 10, 2023 1:21 am

Union Minister Smriti Irani tears into Opposition, tells Lok Sabha: “I want to tell them that Manipur is not broken. It was, it is, and it will remain an integral part of India.”

Women issues came to fore under PM Modi’s leadership: Smriti Irani

August 04, 2023 11:03 am

She further added that in the history of G20, participation and contribution of women from the grassroots, rural, and women from poor social backgrounds was never there.

Irregularities found, verifying minority scheme beneficiaries again: Smriti Irani

August 04, 2023 4:34 am

The Indian Express had investigated illegal siphoning of Centrally funded pre-matric scholarship meant for minority students from economically poor background by an alleged nexus of middlemen, bank correspondents, officials and school staff.

Smriti Irani to Opposition: When will you talk on rapes in Congress states

July 27, 2023 5:13 am

During Question Hour, most Opposition MPs chose to deviate from their written questions and asked about the Manipur situation, leading Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to say that their remarks would not be included in the record of proceedings.

Smriti Irani recalls returning to Balaji set two days after giving birth because she had 'no money': 'My bones hurt till this day'

July 08, 2023 7:10 pm

Smriti Irani said that people only associate acting with 'razzmatazz', but they don't know about the hardships she experienced.

Ekta Kapoor announces pan-India film Vrushabha with Mohanlal; remembers how her success was predicted in 1994: 'You'll make a show...' 

July 03, 2023 11:46 am

Ekta Kapoor recently revealed how the astrologer Pandit Janardhan predicted her success back in 1994 and how she cast Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

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