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Smriti Irani challenges Rahul for debate

Smriti said in her address that the BJP has fulfilled the three major promises made to the public in the party manifesto in the last 10 years…reports Asian Lite News

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to have a debate on the “difference” between the 10 years of UPA rule and the Narendra Modi government.

“If my voice is reaching Rahul Gandhi, then he should listen with open ears. Let there be a discussion on what is the difference between your (UPA) 10 years and Modi’s 10 years,” she said on Monday while speaking at the ‘Namo Yuva Maha Sammelan’ organised by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in Nagpur.

She said that if she asked to discuss it with Rahul Gandhi, he would not come. He would not be able to stand even in front of an ordinary worker of the BJP.

“I guarantee that even if an ordinary worker of Yuva Morcha starts speaking in front of Rahul Gandhi, he will lose the strength to speak,” she said.

Smriti said in her address that the BJP has fulfilled the three major promises made to the public in the party manifesto in the last 10 years.

She said that the abrogation of Article 370 that ended the special status of the then state of Jammu and Kashmir, women’s reservation in the legislature and the construction of Ram Mandir were these promises and they were fulfilled. (ANI)

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Smriti Irani Visits Medinah, Interacts With Indian Umrah Pilgrims

The delegation visited the perimeter of the Prophet’s Mosque (Al Masjid Al Nabwi) in the Markazia area of Madinah. It was followed by a visit to the mountain of Uhud and a visit to the Quba Mosque…reports Asian Lite News

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, led a delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Minority Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs on a historic visit to Madinah.

The delegation interacted with Indian volunteers who provided dedicated and selfless service to Indian Haj pilgrims, including during Haj 2023. They also interacted with Umrah pilgrims from India.

The delegation visited the perimeter of the Prophet’s Mosque (Al Masjid Al Nabwi) in the Markazia area of Madinah. It was followed by a visit to the mountain of Uhud and a visit to the Quba Mosque.

In a press release, the Ministry of Minority Affairs stated, “Quba Mosque is the first Mosque of Islam while Uhud Mountain is the final resting place of a number early Islamic martyrs.”

In a press release, the Ministry of Minority Affairs stated, “The visit shall help provide a first hand insight into the arrangements required to be made for ensuring a comfortable Haj 2024 for the Indian pilgrims. The Government of India is deeply committed to assist in providing facilities and services to Indian Muslims who undertake the Haj pilgrimage, thereby providing them with a comfortable and fulfilling experience.”

“India and KSA share warm and cordial ties and Government of India deeply appreciates the special gesture of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, KSA in facilitating this visit of the Indian delegation to Madinah. It would go a long way in providing better services to the Haj pilgrims,” it added.

Earlier on January 7, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah.

In a press release, the Ministry of Minority Affairs stated, “A total quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India has been finalised for Haj 2024 with 1,40,020 seats being reserved for pilgrims to proceed through Haj Committee of India which will greatly benefit the common first time pilgrims intending to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2024 whereas 35,005 pilgrims would be permitted to proceed through Haj Group Operators.”

During the meeting, Saudi Arabia’s side appreciated the digital initiatives of the Indian government in facilitating and promoting ease and convenience for the Indian Haj pilgrims by providing last-mile information to the pilgrims.

In the press release, the Ministry of Minority Affairs stated, “During the meeting with the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, KSA, the digital initiatives of the Government of India in facilitating and promoting ease and convenience for the Indian Haj pilgrims by providing last mile information to the pilgrims were greatly appreciated by the KSA side and KSA offered to extend all possible help in this regard.”

“The initiative of the Government of India towards encouraging participation under the Ladies without Mehram (LWM) category was discussed, deeply appreciated and lauded,” it added.

After signing the bilateral Haj Agreement, Smriti Irani and Muraleedharan visited the Haj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, to oversee the arrangements for Haj pilgrims and explore ways to facilitate better logistics and monitoring mechanisms for the convenience of the Indian Haj pilgrims.

In a post shared on X, Smriti Irani’s Office stated, “Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 sealed! Minister @SmritiIrani and H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah of KSA finalize a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India for #Haj2024. 1,40,020 seats reserved via the Haj Committee of India will greatly benefit first-time pilgrims.”

Muraleedharan expressed confidence that Indian pilgrims will get excellent services in this year’s Hajj.

In a post shared on X, Muraleedharan stated, “Glad to have joined Hon’ble Minister @smritiirani

ji on this occasion in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Confident that Indian pilgrims will get excellent services in this year Hajj as well.” (ANI)

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Smriti Irani slams Congress in Amethi

Lashing out at the previous governments in UP, Smriti Irani attacked both Samajwadi Party and Congress and termed that under their regimes only ‘rowdies’ were powerful…reports Asian Lite News.

With the assembly elections inching closer, political heat in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh is ascending. While campaigning for BJP in her parliamentary constituency Amethi, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday wielded a fresh attack against the Congress party and its former President Rahul Gandhi for not bringing development in the district, despite having ruled the region for several years.

Lambasting Congress, Irani noted down the developments bought by the BJP government in Rahul Gandhi’s erstwhile constituency. Smriti Irani stated that Amethi is emerging as a ‘medical hub’ and the health infrastructure currently deployed in the region was once ‘unimaginable.’

She furthered her attack and said that “those who announce support for poor in the election rallies shall answer people, why did they fail to bring progress in Amethi?” She added, “they should answer why did they fail to provide a house for the poor in Amethi,” while asserting that more than 2 lakh people got roofs on their heads after BJP assumed power. “The people of Amethi asks opposition leaders that they were unable to make a bus station in Amethi and now they are making huge promises of developing UP,” she added.

Lashing out at the previous governments in UP, Smriti Irani attacked both Samajwadi Party and Congress and termed that under their regimes only ‘rowdies’ were powerful. She added that hooligans used to roam freely without any fear, under the rule of the opposition and the poor people were oppressed by the netas. She also asserted that the BJP government has been treading the path for development in the whole state in the last four and a half years.

Strengthening her jibe against Congress, the Union Minister of Women and Child Development invoked the construction of Ram Mandir and reminded people that the Congress party had given an affidavit in court stating that Lord Ram does not exist. “Today Amethi is connected to Ayodhya via expressway. It is done by the BJP govt,” she added.

She went on to add that the Gandhi Siblings have given a distorted definition of Hindu and Hindutva and claimed that they have insulted Goddess Ganga in their political remarks.

The remarks were made by Smriti Irani during an event in Amethi. Earlier, she had partaken in the BJP’s Jan Vishwas Yatra. The Yatra was taken out in Amethi and later on, it reached Jagdishpur, Jamo, Gauriganj via Amethi.

Aiming to retain power in the 2022 elections, BJP has fielded its top leaders to campaign for incumbent CM Yogiadityanath. Along with CM Yogi, PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda and other senior leaders including Smriti Irani are regularly paying visits to the poll-bound state in order to persuade people to vote for them.

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Kani shawl to be showcased in global markets: Smriti Irani

Irani also met DGP Dilbag Singh and other senior police officers in Srinagar…reports Asian Lite News.

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, on the final day of her two-day visit to J&K on Wednesday, inaugurated a sports stadium in Budgam’s Magum, watched a football match, and interacted with the local players.

Irani said that the objective of the Centre’s outreach to J&K is to know about the grievances of the people at the ground level, and assured that demands and grievances would be put up to the Centre as well as the UT government for early redressal.

She also visited the Craft Village Kanihama and interacted with local artisans and Self-Help Groups from the National Rural Livelihood Mission.

“I was enthusiastic to see the skills, dedication and patience these highly skilled artisans showcased while weaving their high cost ‘Kani Shawl’ and other products,” she said, as she assured the artisans and others that the government is keen to introduce this product internationally so that it has worldwide market availability.

Visiting the horticulture high-density orchard and fruit and vegetable preservation unit at Malpora Magam, she noted that Kashmir has a huge potential to become the second-largest producer of high-quality apples in the world. She also stressed the need for diversification in fruit production.

Irani also met DGP Dilbag Singh and other senior police officers in Srinagar.

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