‘Pillars of a progressive nation’: President Murmu, PM Modi hail ‘nari shakti’ on International Women’s Day

president Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Sunday, “nari shakti” greetings were extended on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated across the world on March 8 every year.President Durupadi Murmu congratulated the women and described women as “the backbone of a progressive nation”.She wrote in a post onShe added: “On this occasion, let us reaffirm our joint commitment to building a society where every woman has equal opportunities to grow and live with dignity, security and freedom. Let us create an environment together where women’s aspirations and achievements shape a more equitable future.”Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged the role of women in shaping the country and praised their “determination” and “unparalleled passion”.He wrote in “X”: “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I send greetings to all Nari Shakti. Across every field, women are shaping India’s progress with determination, creativity and unparalleled enthusiasm. Their achievements inspire our nation and strengthen our collective resolve to build Viksit Bharat.”“Women empowerment is at the core of our various programs and initiatives. We remain committed to creating opportunities that enable every woman to realize her full potential and contribute to India’s development journey,” he added.He ended his post with the hashtag “Naye Bharat Ki Nari Shakti”.