‘Calm’ Smriti Wishes Javadekar on Twitter, Says Ready For Textiles

Smriti Irani reacts to the developments on her portfolio change.

In a major Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi axed Smriti Irani, India’s Human Resources Minister, and handed her the Textiles Ministry.

The news set the rumour mills buzzing with theories of what could have caused the so-called demotion. But amid all the speculation, Irani came out looking calm and composed. On Wednesday afternoon, she took to Twitter to inform her followers that she had congratulated incoming HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar.

Extended best wishes to @PrakashJavdekar ji who assured that he will build upon the initiatives undertaken by @HRDMinistry in last 2 years.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2016

I thank officials from @HRDMinistry for the consistent support in realising PM @narendramodi’s vision of ensuring quality education for all.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2016

She then recalled her time in the HRD ministry – and thanked Prime Minister Modi.

In last 2 years all initiatives of @HRDMinistry have been towards increasing learning outcomes for students & improving quality of education

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2016

Looking Ahead to the New Challenge

In the same series of tweets, Irani wrote that she was looking forward to her work in the Textile Ministry.

Congratulated @santoshgangwar ji for his contribution to @TexMinIndia & thanked him for assuring his support as I begin my new assignment.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2016

Look forward to working with officials at @TexMinIndia for strengthening the very important Textile & Apparel Sector of our country.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2016