Salute Nari Shakti, Tweets PM Modi Before Handing Over Social Media Accounts To 'Women Achievers'

International Women's Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday signed-off from his social media accounts and handed it over to "seven women achievers" of the country who will share their life's journeys through his accounts throughout the day. He also saluted the Nari Shakti through a series of tweet.

In a series of tweet, PM Modi said, "Greetings on International Women’s Day! We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti. As I’d said a few days ago, I’m signing off. Through the day, seven women achievers will share their life journeys and perhaps interact with you through my social media accounts."

"India has outstanding women achievers in all parts of the nation. These women have done great work in a wide range of sectors. Their struggles and aspirations motivate millions. Let us keep celebrating the achievements of such women and learning from them," he added.

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Greetings on International Women’s Day! We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti.
As I’d said a few days ago, I’m signing off. Through the day, seven women achievers will share their life journeys and perhaps interact with you through my social media accounts.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2020

India has outstanding women achievers in all parts of the nation. These women have done great work in a wide range of sectors. Their struggles and aspirations motivate millions. Let us keep celebrating the achievements of such women and learning from them. #SheInspiresUs

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2020

Earlier, on Monday, PM Modi had said that he was thinking to give up using social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This Sunday, thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Will keep you all posted.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 2, 2020

However, on Tuesday, the Prime Minister ended the suspense over 'giving up' social media. He said, "This Women's Day, I will give away my social media accounts to women whose life & work inspire us. This will help them ignite motivation in millions. Are you such a woman or do you know such inspiring women? Share such stories using."

This Women's Day, I will give away my social media accounts to women whose life & work inspire us. This will help them ignite motivation in millions.

Are you such a woman or do you know such inspiring women? Share such stories using #SheInspiresUs. pic.twitter.com/CnuvmFAKEu

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2020

Google Doodle also celebrated International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on the 8th March every year, with a special animated video highlighting the achievements of women across the world. The animated video from Google displays the struggle for gender equality and the legacy of equal rights for women.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 of every year. The day also marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and platform for action which recognised the most progressive roadmap for the empowerment of women across the globe.

Also Read: Google Doodle Marks International Women’s Day With Animated Video: Watch Here

It is worth mentioning here that this year’s UN theme for International Women's Day is "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights". The theme brings into line the UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, 'Generation Equality'.

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