Smriti Irani states that Rahul Gandhi is boasting around as if he has marked success!

Smriti Irani, a former actress and BJP leader, recently criticized Rahul Gandhi’s political strategies, suggesting he views his new approach as a mark of “success”

Smriti Irani, a former actress and BJP leader, recently criticized Rahul Gandhi’s political strategies, suggesting he views his new approach as a mark of “success”. Irani, who defeated Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi constituency, attributed his shift towards caste politics and provocative remarks to a new strategy from his public relations team. According to Irani, Gandhi’s previous attempts to attract Hindu voters through temple visits were ineffective, prompting him to use caste as a political tool. She characterized his recent actions as strategic rather than a genuine belief, urging him not to underestimate his tactics. Irani noted that Gandhi’s public relations team advised him to shift focus to caste politics after his initial approach failed to yield results.

Irani also slammed Gandhi for making provocative statements to remain in the news, referencing his controversial comment on the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India. She suggested that Gandhi’s current advocacy is more about strategy than genuine conviction, stating, “These aren’t his genuine beliefs; it’s all just part of a calculated strategy”. In addition to her comments on Gandhi, Irani reflected on her political journey, including her defeat in Amethi in 2024. She also discussed her relationships with former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi. She addressed various other topics, including the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case and sexist remarks by fellow politicians.