'Salute Spirit of Nari Shakti' says PM Modi, hands over his social media on Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he is logging out of his social media accounts and handing them over to 'seven women achievers' who will 'share their life's journeys' through the accounts. 

On Monday, March 2, PM Modi had left social media users wondering after he states that he was thinking about giving up his Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts in a week's time. He did not elaborate on the reason behind doing so.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi saluted the spirit and accomplishment of 'Nari Shakti' and further hailed their struggles and aspirations 

The International Women's Day is celebrated globally every year on March 8 to mark the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

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Amit Shah extends Women's Day wishes 

Taking to Twitter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes as he bowed to women's strength and credited them for nurturing the society. 

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