Narendra Modi's youngest minister Smriti Irani takes charge of Women and Child Development Ministry
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): Thre youngest in PM Narendra Modi's Cabinet-Smriti Irani-on Monday took charge as the Women and Child Development Minister.
Smriti scripted a massive victory in Amethi seat in the Lok Sabha polls.
Her victory assumes significance as she beat Congress president Rahul Gandhi from a seat which was considered a Congress stronghold till May 23 when the Lok Sabha polls result was announced.
She was defeated by Rahul from the same seat in 2014.
Rahul was a three-time MP from the seat.
However, this time, Smriti Irani defeated him by over 55,000 votes.
Grateful to PM @narendramodi ji for reposing his faith and giving me an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children & foster Women-led Development. We will continue to fulfil our commitment towards empowering women and creating a better tomorrow for our children. pic.twitter.com/HHKfsolJxX
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) June 3, 2019
After taking charge as the Minister, Smriti tweeted: " Grateful to PM @narendramodi ji for reposing his faith and giving me an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children & foster Women-led Development. We will continue to fulfil our commitment towards empowering women and creating a better tomorrow for our children."
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