‘Women are writing a new chapter of women’s empowerment, said the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending greetings on International Women's Day on Sunday. Addressing a public event in the national capital, the Prime Minister said Delhi is witnessing strong and empowered development under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
"Today's programme is also special for another reason. Today is International Women's Day. Today, India is writing a new chapter of women's empowerment. Under the successful leadership of Rekha Gupta, Delhi is witnessing strong and empowered development," the Prime Minister said.
Extending his greetings to women across the country, the Prime Minister said he salutes their immense contribution to the nation's development and expressed hope that they would continue strengthening society and the nation.
"On this Women's Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the women of the entire country. I salute their immense contribution to the nation's development and convey my best wishes to them so that they continue to strengthen society and the nation, and keep providing new energy to take the country forward on the path of progress," said PM Modi.
"The people of Delhi, about a year ago, formed a BJP double-engine government here with new hope and renewed resolve. The results of that decision are visible today in the development works taking place here. I congratulate all the citizens of Delhi for this continuous flow of development," he said.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, also lauded women's strength and achievements, and exhorted them to realise their full potential, saying, "We are no lesser beings." Addressing an event organised here by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to mark International Women's Day, the president said the occasion was not only to honour women's achievements but also to reaffirm the nation's commitment to their empowerment.
"With opportunity and support, women can excel in every sphere," she said, adding, "Mahilao mei dam hai, hum kisi se kam nahi. Hum mei bhi dam hai (Women are powerful,? we are no less than others. We, too, have strength)."
The president underscored that while many achievements have been made, several obstacles still exist in ensuring women's equal participation in society. "These challenges cannot be resolved by law alone. It is necessary to change our mindset," she said.
She emphasised that parents must not discriminate between daughters and sons at home. She said mothers-in-law should not discriminate between their own daughters and daughters-in-law, and daughters-in-law should be treated as daughters.
"True equality begins with recognising every woman as a daughter, irrespective of her role in the family," she added.
She congratulated the Ministry of Women and Child Development for organising the 'Shakti Walk - SheLeadsBharat' on Sunday as part of the International Women's Day celebrations. The event featured a walk from India Gate to Vijay Chowk.
Murmu also lauded the dedication of women from across the country who participated in the event, highlighting their commitment to India's progress and the empowerment of women nationwide.
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