{
  "id": 1477801,
  "title": "Smriti Irani's big comeback: Why BJP has turned to its 'giant killer'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/smriti-iranis-big-comeback-why-bjp-has-turned-to-its-giant-killer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T11:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/smriti-irani-gets-key-party-role-why-bjp-has-turned-to-its-giant-killer-before-up-elections/articleshow/133295057.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Smriti Irani is reappointed as a general secretary for the BJP's national team, a move that highlights the party's strategic push in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming elections. Following setbacks in the recent Lok Sabha elections, her previous success in Amethi positions her as a critical asset. This role will see her coordinating with state units and overseeing candidate selections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}