Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani 
National

Congress has already accepted defeat: Smriti Irani on Amethi nomination filing

Union minister Smriti Irani Friday said that the Gandhis' absence from the electoral fray in Amethi indicates that the Congress has already accepted its defeat.

Union minister Smriti Irani

Amethi (UP) | Union minister Smriti Irani Friday said that the Gandhis' absence from the electoral fray in Amethi indicates that the Congress has already accepted its defeat.

"Gandhi family not being present in the election fray in Amethi indicates that Congress party has accepted its defeat in Amethi even before the polling on the seat," Irani, the sitting MP from Amethi, told reporters here.

She made the remarks responding to Congress loyalist K L Sharma filing his nomination from the seat.

"Had they felt that there was any chance of victory on the seat, they would have contested from here and not fielded their proxy," the BJP leader said, referring to the Gandhi family.

One dead, three injured after hospital building collapses in Kottayam

Governor's sanction required to prosecute CM in connection with Nava Kerala Sadas violence: Court

Strong India will contribute to more stable and prosperous world: PM Modi in address to Ghana Parliament

India's concerns shared with US Senator who proposed 500% tariff on Russian oil buyers: Jaishankar

Urban local bodies should function like Parliament to resolve civic issues: Om Birla