AMETHI :
Union minister Smriti Irani on Monday purchased a plot of land in Amethi to make a home for herself and, in an obvious dig at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, mentioned no MP from right here ever made the constituency his residence.
With out taking names, she mentioned the historical past is witness to the truth that no Amethi MP ever constructed his home and stayed right here. “The individuals of Amethi at all times questioned if their MP would ever reside right here after constructing his home,” she claimed whereas speaking to reporters.
Irani had gained the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi after defeating the then MP, Rahul Gandhi. “Throughout the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, I had promised that I’d make my home right here and do all my work from right here. For this I’ve obtained a plot of land registered,” she added.
Irani purchased the land at Medan Mawai space of Gauriganj in Amethi for a sum of ₹12 lakh and obtained it registered right here on Monday. “I’ve been residing in a rented lodging right here until now,” she mentioned, including she would invite all of the individuals from her constituency throughout the “bhoomi poojan” for the development of her home right here.
She mentioned she had promised to arrange a medical faculty and a military faculty in Amethi in addition to getting constructed a bypass street for the town. She mentioned she has fulfilled all her guarantees until now.