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"On polling day, Ram 'bhakts' will go to the polling booths and cast their votes for development," the textiles minister said. (Photo: PTI)

Those who didn't bow before Ram Lalla won't get Ram bhakts' votes: Smriti Irani

Irani's comments come a day after Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra prayed at the popular Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.

30 Mar 2019 8:00 PM

'Best wishes to all the people of Holi's festival. This festival of joy and joy will deepen the colour of our unity and goodwill,' the Prime Minister tweeted. (Photo: Twitter | @NarendraModi)

Political leaders send their warmest wishes for Holi on Twitter

Political leaders from different parties took their time out to wish everybody on Twitter on this auspicious day of Holi.

21 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

Irani wrote a limerick in a Hindi dialect to take a dig at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (Photo: File)

Priyanka Gandhi insulted Lal Bahadur Shastri: Smriti Irani

The BJP leader also took a dig at the Congress over a woman's accusation that its workers behaved inappropriately with her.

21 Mar 2019 10:57 AM

Irani misused MPLAD funds: Congress

No immediate comment was available from Ms Irani or her office on the charges.

15 Mar 2019 1:51 AM

Soon after the meme was uploaded by the Union Minister, the Internet was not able to tact the calm and set the internet on fire. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani shares meme on Abinandan as #WednesdayWisdom

Abhinandan was held for three days after his aircraft MiG-21 crashed inside Pakistan.

06 Mar 2019 3:53 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of lying on Amethi unit

On Sunday, in Amethi, the PM had said that some people go around giving speeches of ‘made in Ujjain’, ‘made in Jaipur’, ‘made in Jaisalmer.’

05 Mar 2019 12:39 AM

During his visit to Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha constituency, Prime Minister Modi dedicated to the nation the Joint Venture of Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd, for Kalashnikov Assault Rifle Production. (Photo: ANI)

'Don't you feel ashamed': Rahul accuses PM of lying about ordnance factory in Amethi

Soon after Rahul's tweet, BJP leader Smriti Irani criticised Cong president of lying to the people about development projects in Amethi.

04 Mar 2019 11:04 AM

Irani also highlighted work of the woman wing of the RSS. (Photo: File)

PM Modi’s ‘parakram’ behind IAF pilot’s return, says Smriti Irani

'RSS can be proud of fact that son of India is returning to India in 48 hrs due to ‘parakram’ of swayamsevak,' she said in reference to PM.

02 Mar 2019 8:58 AM

'Those who call Pakistan PM their friend and try to defend Pakistan by claiming it had no role in the Pulwama attack are modern India's Jaichands,' said Smriti Irani. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Smriti Irani calls Navjot Sidhu India's 'Jaichand' over his comment on Pulwama attack

Such people should be taught a lesson said Smriti Irani.

21 Feb 2019 4:05 PM

The infrastructure facilities available currently with the state are insufficient to meet the demand of required quantity of Muga basic seed. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Irani launches 4 projects for silk sector in North East

Irani also inaugurated new office buildings of the Weavers' Service Centre (WSC) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Kannur, Kerala.

20 Feb 2019 1:00 PM

Wearing a saffron dhoti, the leaders of the BJP offered their prayers at Sangam, the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. (Photo: Amit Shah | Twitter)

Watch: Amit Shah takes holy dip during Kumbh Mela

Followed by the ‘snan’ Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath also performed an ‘aarti’ at Triveni Sangam.

13 Feb 2019 5:29 PM

Irani said, 'Rahul Gandhi says that if you (IAF pilots) die on duty, he would give money. Leave aside politics; if you look at it from a humanitarian angle, it indicates his mindset.' ((Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rahul Gandhi's remark on fighter pilots reveals his mindset: Smriti Irani

Irani was responding to Gandhi's comments that Rs. 30,000 crore could be given to families of Air Force pilots.

10 Feb 2019 4:51 PM

Party with a difference shifts away from roots

Another way of phrasing the declaration is that for Ms Irani, the leader is paramount over the party and what it stands for.

09 Feb 2019 2:15 AM

Smriti Irani: SC ended ‘Didi ki dadagiri’

Arun Jaitley described Ms Banerjee and Opposition leaders supporting her as “kleptocrat’s club” which “now aspires to capture the reigns of India”.

06 Feb 2019 2:35 AM

The Union Minister further said that she admires Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. (Photo: ANI)

Will quit politics the day PM Modi retires, says Smriti Irani

Irani asserted that she had been trolled not only by celebrated journalists and politicians but also by 'anonymous denizens'.

04 Feb 2019 8:38 AM

She alleged that Gandhi, while speaking during the Motion of No Confidence against the government, had 'concocted' a conversation between him and French President Emmanuel Macron, which the French government promptly denied. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani calls Rahul Gandhi 'congenital liar', Cong hits back

Parrikar had accused Gandhi of using their courtesy meeting for 'petty political gains' by making a 'false statement' on Rafale issue.

31 Jan 2019 2:51 PM

Smriti’s ‘janeu’ swipe at Rahul on Shashi Tharoor tweet

Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani said Mr Tharoor has often made comments targeting Hinduism.

31 Jan 2019 1:15 AM

Union minister Smriti Irani (centre), BJP leaders Mukul Roy (right) and Rahul Sinha during ‘Save Democracy Rally’ at Krishnanagar in Nadia district on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Modi gave more money to Bengal than UPA govt: Smriti Irani

Irani said the UPA government gave Rs 1 lakh crore to the state, while the Modi government gave Rs 2.80 lakh crore under the 14th Finance Commission.

25 Jan 2019 12:53 AM

Opposition leaders united out of fear of Modi: Smriti Irani

Rahul Sinha accused the district authorities of hatching a conspiracy so that Ms Irani is unable to attend the rally at Suri in Birbhum.

24 Jan 2019 1:17 AM

Union minister Smriti Irani (Photo: File)

BJP farmer body meet in Gorakhpur from Feb 23

Comparing Modi government’s initiatives to include the youth in creating a ‘sashakt bharat’, Irani also praised ISRO’s young scientists programme.

19 Jan 2019 6:03 AM

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