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Union Minister Smriti Irani (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Irani’s degrees of subterfuge

The nomination papers for Amethi in 2014, and again in 2019, now state she’s no graduate and did not complete her Bachelor of Commerce degree.

14 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Rahul Gandhi is called Pappu by his detractors, but he seems to be academically bright. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-intellectualism: Its boons and pitfalls

It should be said that the Congress Party’s dynasty is itself not particularly qualified in the educational sense.

14 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Continuing her tirade against the Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday said that he has all the 'spare time' in the world yet did not do anything for the people of Amethi in the last five years. (Photo: ANI)

Did not do anything in 'spare time' for Amethi: Smriti Irani slams Rahul

BJP leader said despite losing in the 2014, she won the hearts of the people over the time and has become their ‘didi (elder sister) now.

13 Apr 2019 4:54 PM

Congress attacks Smriti Irani over degree claims

Irani retaliated by saying that the more the Congress insults her, the harder she will work against it.

13 Apr 2019 1:44 AM

Dubbing Union minister Smriti Irani a 'serial liar', the Congress on Friday alleged that she has "falsified records" of her educational qualifications and submitted contradictory affidavits to the Election Commission for which she should be disqualified. (Photo: File)

More you attack me, harder I will work in Amethi: Smriti Irani on Congress

This is not the first time that Smriti's educational degree has been a subject of controversy.

12 Apr 2019 2:12 PM

She has said she did not complete her Bachelor of Commerce (Part-I) — a three-year degree course — from Delhi University’s School of Open Learning in 1994. (Photo: File)

In election affidavit, Smriti Irani says she is not a graduate

Irani said she passed secondary school examination in 1991 and senior secondary school examination in 1993.

12 Apr 2019 9:06 AM

In the movable category, Irani has cash in hand till March 31 totalling about Rs 6.24 lakh besides over Rs 89 lakh in bank accounts. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Smriti Irani has assets over Rs 4.71 crore

She also has over Rs 18 lakh in NSS and postal savings insurance and another Rs 1.05 lakh in other investments.

11 Apr 2019 7:07 PM

Mishra’s joining Congress party comes at a time when its president Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary and in-charge for the party’s east UP affairs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are on tour of Amethi. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani's man in Amethi joins Congress party

It is said that Mishra had brought BJP leader Smriti Irani to Amethi.

11 Apr 2019 6:08 PM

Earlier, Smriti performed 'Puja' along with her husband Zubin Irani. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani files nomination from Amethi, after roadshow, Puja

Smriti would be contesting against the Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

11 Apr 2019 2:00 PM

Her husband Zubin Irani was also present at the 'puja'. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani performs 'puja' ahead of filing nomination from Amethi LS seat

In the 2014 general elections, Rahul Gandhi had defeated Smriti Irani by a margin of around one lakh votes.

11 Apr 2019 12:58 PM

Despite having a vision, there is a question mark on his efficiency as the nation knows the condition of Amethi, Smriti Irani said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Special obsession with BJP: Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi

Irani's comment comes after Gandhi criticised the BJP manifesto earlier today, calling it the 'voice of an isolated man'.

09 Apr 2019 2:33 PM

The Union textile minister will perform rituals at a temple of Budhan Mai inside the BJP office at Gauriganj on the Banda-Tanda national highway. (Image: File)

Smriti Irani to file nomination on April 11

Rahul Gandhi is all set to file his nomination on Wednesday.

09 Apr 2019 1:00 PM

Lamenting that the people of Amethi lack basic amenities even after 70 years of Independence, Irani said farmers still do not get water for irrigation. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani attacks Rahul Gandhi for 'lack of development in Amethi'

Irani lashed out at the Congress leader for his recent comments on the BJP's top leadership.

06 Apr 2019 5:33 PM

Textile Minister Smriti Irani, on Friday, addressed a public rally in Amethi. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani slams Rahul, urges Amethi to free itself from shackles of missing MP

Irani also termed the Congress manifesto as one which helped anti-India forces.

06 Apr 2019 8:47 AM

Party sources on Friday said Vivek Oberoi will campaign in various constituencies in the state, though a detailed schedule is yet to be drawn up.

Gujarat: Modi biopic hero Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list

Other actors on the list include Union minister Smriti Irani, Hema Malini and Paresh Rawal, both sitting Lok Sabha MPs.

05 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

The Congress on Thursday hit out at Union Minister Smriti Irani for her attack on Rahul Gandhi, saying she was mostly angry and trying to copy actor Amitabh Bachchan but ends up being a villain as she gears up to face another defeat in Amethi. (Photo: File)

‘Smriti Irani trying to copy Amitabh Bachchan’: Congress

'We will defeat her with the blessings of the people of Amethi, but we will always respect her as an opponent,' Surjewala said.

05 Apr 2019 8:56 AM

The Union minister said this is because Congress workers know he does not have support in Amethi. (Photo: File)

Rahul's decision to contest from Wayanad insult to Amethi, says Smriti Irani

Rahul is contesting from the seat in Kerala in addition to his traditional stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

04 Apr 2019 12:18 PM

Jaideep Kawade held for remarks against Smriti Irani

Shiv Sena MLA Neelam Gorhe Wednesday criticised Jaydev Kowade for the statements about Ms Irani.

04 Apr 2019 3:15 AM

Rahul’s Wayanad move amid fears over Amethi

There is no need for Gandhi or the Congress to feel apologetic for choosing Wayanad.

03 Apr 2019 1:41 AM

Kerala Congress leader A K Antony on Sunday morning confirmed that Rahul Gandhi has given his consent to contest from two seats -- Wayand and Amethi. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

2019 LS polls: Rahul Gandhi confirms second seat from Kerala's Wayanad

Kerala Congress leader A K Antony said that Rahul Gandhi has given his consent to contest from two seats.

31 Mar 2019 11:26 AM

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