Mon May 26 17:26:05 UTC 2025: ## Smriti Irani Reveals She’s a Doctoral Student at UC Berkeley
**Amethi, Uttar Pradesh -** Union Minister Smriti Irani made a surprising announcement during her visit to Amethi today, revealing that she is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. This marks her first visit to the constituency since the recent Lok Sabha election.
Irani did not elaborate on the specific field of study for her doctorate, but the news has sparked considerable interest given her prominent position in the Indian government. The announcement was made during interactions with local residents and party workers in Amethi, a constituency she has represented since defeating Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 general election.
The minister’s commitment to higher education while holding a demanding political office has drawn both admiration and questions about time management. Details surrounding the nature of her doctoral program and potential areas of research remain undisclosed.
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