'My Name Is Smriti Irani', Says Minister in Emotional Speech in Parliament
In an emotional speech in Parliament, Union Minister Smriti Irani hit out at the opposition for targeting her on the suicide of Hyderabad research student Rohith Vemula last month. "My name is Smriti Irani. I challenge you to tell me my caste," the Education Minister said, rubbishing allegations that Rohith was persecuted because he was a Dalit.
