Sources close to her told The Sunday Express that during her last two weeks at the HRD Ministry, Irani was aware her future there was uncertain. Read: Textiles Ministry: From new projects to China threat, there’s a lot here to keep Smriti Irani busyIn this, Irani appears to have overplayed her hand. Outside the ministry, Irani had an uneasy relationship with NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. Opinion: Smriti Irani’s downsizing in the Modi ministry took everyone by surprise. As minister, Irani delivered many of the promises made by the PM and her party.

Source: Indian Express July 09, 2016 21:33 UTC