Published 18:36 IST, October 26th 2019
Mary Kom and PV Sindhu laud PM Modi's intitiative to empower women
Boxer Mary Kom and shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'Bharat Ki Laxmi', to empower women in the country
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Indian boxer Mary Kom and shuttlers PV Sindhu on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to empower women in the country. Mary Kom took to Twitter and extolled the initiative stating that it motivates them to work harder.
I thank @narendramodi for his initiative to honour and empower women this Diwali. Acknowledgement motivates us to work harder and make India proud. #bharatkilaxmi. @KirenRijiju @PMOIndia
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) October 26, 2019
On Friday, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said that PM Modi is appealing to everyone to celebrate 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' for the extraordinary success of the women of India.
This Diwali, let's all celebrate womanhood. Societies grow when women are empowered and their accomplishments are given a place of pride! PM @narendramodi ji has appealed everyone to celebrate #BharatKiLaxmi for the extraordinary success of the women of India. pic.twitter.com/8iZsGLincf
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) October 25, 2019
Acknowledging Rijiju's tweet, 24-year-old ace shuttler Sindhu also thanked Modi for coming up with this initiative to honor and empower women in the country.
I thank @narendramodi sir for his initiative to honour and empower women this Diwali. Acknowledgement motivates us to work harder and make India proud. #bharatkilaxmi. https://t.co/JBhr5ATL3y
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) October 26, 2019
'India's Nari Shakti epitomises talent and tenacity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared the video and said that India’s 'nari shakti' epitomises talent, tenacity, determination and dedication. He also said that Indian ethos has always taught people to strive for women empowerment.
This is not the first time that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched such a campaign supporting women empowerment. In 2015, the PM launched 'Selfie with Daughter' where he urged the parents to share pictures with their daughters on social media. He said that the campaign was inspired by a Haryana sarpanch's initiative, which caught his eye. The Prime Minister said that the concept will boost the Centre's 'Beti Bachao' campaign.
Updated 22:13 IST, October 26th 2019