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Smriti Irani Softens Criticism of Rahul Gandhi as She Revives Iconic TV Role

She argues that Rahul Gandhi’s choice to skip Amethi in 2024 leaves no grounds for her criticism

Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani spoke about how she wrested Amethi from Rahul Gandhi in 2019.
Irani also reflected on her journey and recalled her defeat in Amethi in 2014. She said that she spent the next five years working tirelessly on the ground.
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Overview

  • Irani says she has ended her attacks on Rahul Gandhi after he chose not to contest Amethi in 2024
  • She pointed to the Gandhis’ strategic move to Wayanad, noting that favourable social demographics influenced their seat selection
  • She highlighted major infrastructure work in Amethi, including drainage upgrades, rural electrification and the establishment of homes, a medical college and a hospital
  • Irani insisted she would have beaten Gandhi if he had contested against her in 2024, suggesting his absence was due to the certainty of defeat
  • She announced her TV comeback as Tulsi in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and underlined that she remains committed to politics despite returning to acting