Smriti Irani's motherhood remarks move internet

At the Mom Power Conference 2026 in Mumbai, politician and former Union minister Smriti Irani spoke candidly about the bittersweet realities of motherhood, describing it as a selfless journey where mothers sacrifice everything only to be needed less as children grow independent. Her emotional speech, shared on social media, resonated widely, with industrialist Anand Mahindra among those moved, praising her articulation of the pain and pleasure of being a mother.