In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18’s Payal Mehta, Union Minister Smriti Irani opens up ahead of the Bihar Elections 2025 — discussing women’s empowerment, leadership, and the Mahagathbandhan’s poll promises.Smriti Irani speaks candidly about what drives women voters, the NDA’s focus on social welfare, and why she believes Bihar’s future lies in strong, stable governance. She also fires back at the opposition, calling out what she terms as “empty symbolism” in their campaign narrative.As the battle for Bihar intensifies, this one-on-one offers insights into the BJP’s strategy, the political pulse on the ground, and what’s at stake for women in this election. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
