Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other political leaders on Wednesday saluted “Nari Shakti (women’s power)” and praised the role of women in India's progress. Talking to Twitter, Modi said, "On International Women's Day, a tribute to the achievements of our Nari Shakti. We greatly cherish the role of women in India's progress.” An interesting compilation of women achievers whose life journeys were chronicled in #MannKiBaat. #NariShaktiForNewIndia pic.twitter.com/PEOurlMREk — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2023 Sharing a compilation video of women achievers whose life journeys were chronicled in his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat”, the prime minister, using the hashtag “Nari Shakti for New India”, said the government would continue to work to further women’s empowerment. Soon after, the hashtag 'Nari Shakti for New India' started to trend on Twitter, with several BJP leaders extending their greetings on Women's day as well. Union Home Minister Amit Shah saluted women’s power and said, "India is proud of its resilient Nari-Shakti.” In a tweet, he said, "While they contribute to building the nation with countless sacrifices, their individual stories of courage, grit and determination ignite our minds with inspiration.” India is proud of its resilient Nari-Shakti. While they contribute to building the nation with countless sacrifices, their individual stories of courage, grit and determination ignite our minds with inspiration. I salute all of those strong women on International Women's Day. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 8, 2023 Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said the power of “Nari Shakti” was “ingrained” in today's civilisational ethos. ".the women of India are exploring unchartered territories and giving a fillip to India’s development story. Let us continue to encourage & support the cause of #NariShaktiForNewIndia in spirit & action," she tweeted. The power of Nari Shakti has been ingrained in our civilisational ethos. Today, the women of India are exploring unchartered territories and giving a filip to India’s development story. Let us continue to encourage & support the cause of #NariShaktiForNewIndia in spirit & action. — Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 8, 2023 March 8 has been observed as International Women’s Day every year since 1975 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. The day is observed to highlight the importance of the fight against gender biases and to bring attention to matters such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Recalling the contributions of women from all walks of life, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Modi-led government was "relentlessly working: towards the empowerment of women through various schemes and programmes”. On Women’s Day, I recall the glorious contributions of our Nari Shakti in all walks of life. The Government under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi is relentlessly working towards women empowerment through its various effective schemes and programmes. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 8, 2023 "From being operationally deployed in Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to being posted on warships, Indian women are breaking barriers in almost every field in the Armed Forces," Singh tweeted. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "On International Women's Day, applaud the efforts and the accomplishments of our Nari Shakti. Their contributions are indispensable to Atmanirbhar Bharat's growth story.” On #InternationalWomensDay, applaud the efforts and the accomplishments of our #NariShakti. Their contributions are indispensable to Atmanirbhar Bharat’s growth story.#NariShaktiForNewIndia pic.twitter.com/9UQd9tc8cv — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 8, 2023 Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared a video on PM Modi's tip to Haryana BJP leader Sudha Yadav to utilise her MPLADS fund for women and children. It led to Yadav ensuring that an all-girls school was built in Rewari and Mahendragrah districts. ऐसे सशक्त हो रही #NariShaktiForNewIndia. pic.twitter.com/RP10s2RuoF — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) March 8, 2023 Law Minister Kiren Rijiju posted a picture on Twitter and said, "We are very proud of Indian Women's role in the progress of our country". On #InternationalWomensDay2023 I salute our Nari Shakti. We are very proud of Indian Women's role in the progress of our country. @narendramodi Govt is continously taking drastic steps for empowering Women #NariShaktiForNewIndia 🙏 Courtesy: @adidas pic.twitter.com/TxapD9bvuh — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 8, 2023 Meanwhile, the Congress too extended its greetings on Women's Day and said, “Women are fun, fearless and phenomenal. And we are committed to gender equity and empowerment more than ever before". Taking a pledge to provide equal rights to every woman, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shared a clipping on Twitter and said that without them, India is incomplete. सुरक्षा, समानता, सम्मान! इनके बिना महिला सशक्तिकरण और बेहतर भारत की कल्पना अधूरी है। प्रण है, हर महिला को दिलाएंगे बराबरी का अधिकार, और सुरक्षित जीवन का आधार। Happy Women's Day. #IWD2023 pic.twitter.com/I5bgqymoET — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 8, 2023 Calling women the "voice of change", Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, promised to fight to enhance women's participation in politics and decision-making. The United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day, under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.
