— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) June 14, 2016Not to disrespect but educate... Professional emails start with "dear". Dear @smritiirani ji, when will we get New Education policy..? https://t.co/X20LhUsvCt— Dr. Ashok Choudhary (@AshokChoudhaary) June 14, 2016@AshokChoudhaary mahilaon ko 'dear' keh ke kab se sambodhit karne lage Ashokji ? @PatelSaral007 tweeted, "Madam, Had you went to college/University you would know that its a common practice to address ppl as "Dear". — Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 23, 2016 Madam I don't know the internal workings of Home Ministry, i go as per newspaper reports.

Source: Times of India June 14, 2016 10:23 UTC