Smriti Irani

From Rejections to Power From Rejections to Power

No Plan B – Just Pure Hustle

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Rejected at Miss India – But Not Broken

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Tulsi Changed Her Life Overnight

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From TV Sets to Parliament Seats

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Defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

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Minister. Leader. Fighter.

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