Smriti Irani: Yale University Degree Statement 'Misconstrued'

NEW DELHI: After stoking a fresh controversy over her educational qualifications, HRD Minister Smriti Irani said her statement regarding her participation at Yale university's leadership program has been "misconstrued".

"Unfortunate that statement re my participation in a leadership programme and certificate thereafter was misconstrued," she tweeted.

HRD Minister Smriti Irani had triggered a fresh controversy with her assertion that she also has a "degree" from the prestigious Yale University in the US.

"In that kitty of mine where people call me 'anpad'(illiterate) I do have a degree from Yale University as well which I can bring out and show how Yale celebrated my leadership capacities," she said at the India Today Woman Summit.
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