Smriti Irani returns to BJP national team ahead of UP polls

Smriti Irani, who lost the Amethi seat in 2024, has been appointed as one of eight national general secretaries by BJP president Nitin Nabin. Her return is part of a reshuffle with strong Uttar Pradesh representation, signaling preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Irani's role is organizational, not electoral.