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More trouble for Smriti Irani!

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   18 Jan 2017 12:36 PM GMT
More trouble for Smriti Irani!
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A controversy erupted over the contradictory information in Union Minister Smriti Irani's election affidavits in 2004, 2011 and 2014. While Irani claimed to have pursued BA in 1996 from Delhi University in her affidavit for 2004 Lok Sabha Polls, She mentioned that her highest educational qualification was B.Com when she contested Rajya Sabha polls in 2011.

Nalsar Law University Professor & Central Information Commissioner Madabhusi Sridhar ordered Delhi University to submit details about Smriti Irani's educational qualification. A order in this regard has been passed to even Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

A RTI Activist sought details about Textiles Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualification. However, Smriti Irani refused to disclose them citing it's her personal matter. She even stopped Delhi University from revealing details of her academic career. As a result, The Petitioner brought the issue to the notice of Central Information Commissioner and action has been taken to make Irani's academic career details public.