Smriti Irani Dares Rahul Gandhi: ‘Fight Uttar Pradesh Alone’ | BJP Leader’s BIG Challenge| EXCLUSIVE

News18 - Oct 15, 2026

BJP General Secretary and former Union Minister Smriti Irani takes a sharp swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his ability to win an election in Uttar Pradesh without the support of alliance partners.“A man who cannot fight his own election on his own, you're telling me that he's going to win UP alone? If he truly wants to test his calibre, why doesn't he fight Uttar Pradesh alone?” Irani asks.Her remarks add another flashpoint to the ongoing BJP-Congress political battle, raising questions about Rahul Gandhi’s electoral strategy, the Congress’s strength in Uttar Pradesh and the role of political alliances in the state.Can Congress take on the BJP in Uttar Pradesh without allies? What does this challenge mean for the opposition’s electoral strategy?Watch the full report for Smriti Irani’s remarks and the latest political developments.Subscribe to News18 for breaking news, exclusive political interviews and in-depth analysis. -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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