Irani slams Akhilesh over ‘saas-bahu’ remark

Varanasi: Taking a jibe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks in the House, in which he had said that the "saas-bahu wali" has lost, former Union minister Smriti Irani hit back, saying that if Akhilesh has the courage, he should win an election from somewhere other than his ancestral seat and stronghold.

Talking to reporters here on Friday, Irani said that they had defeated the national president of Congress in his own stronghold. She challenged the SP chief to contest elections from Gorakhpur. On Akhilesh's stand on the women's reservation bill, she said that the Constitution does not provide for reservation on the basis of religion, and Akhilesh Yadav should be aware of this. She said that all parties should do justice to the women of India, and the country will not forgive those who create obstacles in this respect for women.

She said that it has come to the attention of all women across the country that some opposition parties do not want the govt's efforts to succeed in the House. The ordinary women of India humbly warn such opposition parties not to squander this historic moment and to do political justice to the women of India. If any political party or any politician creates obstacles in this journey of political respect for women, the women of this country will themselves deliver justice to them.Get real-time updates and result insights on the CBSE 12 Result 2026.