Smriti Irani Quotes

Smriti Irani is an Indian politician, and former model, television actress and producer. Irani is a Member of Parliament, being elected to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Gujarat. She is the current Textiles Minister in the Government of India.

✵ 23. March 1972
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Famous Smriti Irani Quotes

“What I do in my personal life doesn't come under responsibility of media. I appreciate your efforts to keep me in the headlines.”

Refusing to comment on her visit to an astrologer, as quoted in " Astrologer to Smriti Irani: You will be the President of India one day http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/smriti-irani-rajasthan-astrologer-bhilwara-zubin-irani-president/1/403443.html" India Today (24 November 2015)

“If the BSP leader is not satisfied, I am ready to behead myself and lay my head at your feet.”

Addressing Mayawati, on the handling of the Suicide of Rohith Vemula, as quoted in " Smriti Irani, Mayawati feud rocks Rajya Sabha http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/250216/smriti-irani-mayawati-feud-rocks-rajya-sabha.html" Deccan Chronicle (25 February 2016)

“Being a brand ambassador for such a noble cause is a matter of pride for me. I get to preach what I practice.”

On being appointed the brand ambassador of VHP's Shrimad Ramayan Parichay Yojana Samiti, as quoted in " VHP takes Ramayan, Mahabharat to schools http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/feb/24vhp.htm" Rediff (24 February 2006)

“In India, I don't think any woman here is dictated what to wear, how to wear, whom to meet, when to meet…. I am of the opinion, I don't think anybody is dictated here, you are not told.”

Addressing Tina Brown, following which she was booed, as quoted in " Smriti Irani booed for saying 'no one tells women what to wear in India' http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-smriti-irani-booed-for-saying-no-one-tells-women-what-to-wear-in-india-2147276" DNA India (20 November 2015)

“In that kitty of mine where people call me anpadh (illiterate), I do have a degree from Yale University as well, which I can bring out and show how Yale celebrated my leadership capacities.”

Responding to critics saying that she is not qualified to be the Human Resource Minister, as quoted in " Smriti Irani claims she has degree from Yale University http://www.livemint.com/Politics/nOmCKp0bDGBTgrsytAy1NP/Smriti-Irani-claims-she-has-degree-from-Yale-University.html" Live Mint (10 August 2014)

“I read it because I was asked to explain what the truth is. I said it with a lot of pain. I myself am a practicing Hindu, I myself am a Durga worshiper. These are authenticated documents from the university itself.”

After reading a pamphlet denigrating Durga which was allegedly published by JNU students , as quoted in " 'I Am A Durga Worshipper,' Says Smriti Irani Amid Apology Demands http://www.ndtv.com/cheat-sheet/smriti-irani-must-apologise-or-house-wont-run-says-opposition-10-developments-1281440" NDTV (26 February 2016)

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