Smriti Irani's 'No Fuss, No Security' Starbucks Pic is a Social Media Hit

Smriti Irani seems to be at the receiving end of a lot of social media love at the moment. First, it was her #IWearHandloom campaign that became a huge success online, and only days later, a picture of the Textiles Minister ordering coffee at a Starbucks outlet won hearts all over again.

On August 5, Facebook user Nimish Dubey snapped and posted a picture of Ms Irani, 40, waiting in the coffee shop queue, lauding the politician for her "no fuss, no entourage, no security" approach.

According to the post, Ms Irani is a regular at the cafe and always stands in line, places her order politely and subsequently leaves without hassle. "There are not too many ministers like that," Mr Dubey says on Facebook.
 

Earlier this year, it was reported that Ms Irani's security was to be upgraded from Y to Z category. The decision was taken by the Home Ministry after intelligence inputs said that the then-Human Resource Development Minister's life was threatened by student agitation.

Mr Dubey's post has resonated with social media, which describes the minister as humble and simple.
 

Here is @smritiirani having coffee at Starbucks, CP without any security Tamjham.... pic.twitter.com/Qe8ZVZueuC

- Jaini (@manichejain) August 7, 2016

Smriti Irani stands in queue, places order at Starbucks just like us

- Katalina Bakeup (@bidehisuryf) August 7, 2016

Smriti Irani's Starbucks visit goes viral on social media #viral

- Trendborg (@trendborg) August 7, 2016

Smriti Irani walks inside Starbucks without any security cover, stands in queue like normal customers

- Hallie Heath (@HallieHeath12) August 7, 2016

@smritiirani madam I like the way you behaved at Starbucks. So called VVIPs should take lessons from you. India needs more VVIPs like you!

- ShirishBhosale (@ShirishBhosale) August 7, 2016

Hon. Min of Textiles @smritiirani at Starbucks Br. in Delhi, without Security or Tantrums. Pic Source: Nimish Dubey pic.twitter.com/0jesqWADT4

- Bharatavarsha (@T_deserteagle) August 7, 2016

@smritiirani Starbucks, wow on the simplicity.  pic.twitter.com/ung2rKweC6

- monty (@mocharao15) August 7, 2016

She is Union textile minister @smritiirani who was waiting for her order in Starbucks. Simplicity at its peak. pic.twitter.com/1Xk8WQwBaE

- AMIT BANSAL (@amit7794) August 7, 2016