{
  "id": 1508654,
  "title": "‘Deeply Honoured And Grateful’: Smriti Irani Reacts To Return As BJP National General Secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/deeply-honoured-and-grateful-smriti-irani-reacts-to-return-as-bjp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T15:25:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/deeply-honoured-and-grateful-smriti-irani-reacts-to-return-as-bjp-national-general-secretary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smriti Irani, a former Union minister, expressed her deep gratitude and humility upon being reinstated to the role of National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The appointment, announced by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, marks her return to a prominent organizational position within the party. Irani, who previously served as an ordinary BJP karyakarta, described her journey to this new role as \"deeply humbling\". She extended her thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nabin for providing her with another opportunity to serve the nation and the party.\n\nUnder Prime Minister Modi's leadership, Irani emphasized that the goal of constructing a Viksit Bharat (progressive India) is not merely a future aspiration, but a current national commitment. She highlighted that every organizational responsibility for a BJP worker signifies an opportunity to serve, guided by the principle of Rashtra Pratham (nation first). Irani pledged to approach her new role with renewed dedication, focusing on strengthening the party's foundation at the grassroots level. She also expressed her anticipation of contributing to the broader mission of nation-building and serving the country.\n\nUpon the appointment, Irani congratulated the newly designated office-bearers and conveyed her best wishes to her colleagues, signaling her commitment to the party's renewed organizational structure.",
  "summary": "Former Union minister Smriti Irani on Monday expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership after being appointed as the party’s National General Secretary, marking her return to a key organisational role. From an ordinary BJP karyakarta to being entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, this journey has been deeply humbling. I am…",
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  "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."
}