New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday “signed off" from his official Twitter handle and handed it over to seven women achievers on International Working Women’s Day.
Extending his greeting for the women of India, PM Modi said, “We salute the spirit and accomplishments of our Nari Shakti."
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
The first woman to take over the PM's Twitter handle is the founder of FoodBank, Sneha Mohandoss, who introduced herself in a short video. FoodBank is a chennai-based group that has taken up an initiative to feed the homeless.
You heard of food for thought. Now, it is time for action and a better future for our poor.Hello, I am @snehamohandoss. Inspired by my mother, who instilled the habit of feeding the homeless, I started this initiative called Foodbank India. #SheInspiresUs pic.twitter.com/yHBb3ZaI8n— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2020
PM Modi had triggered buzz of a social media sabbatical last week when he said he was thinking of “giving up" his Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube account this Sunday.
The tweet had also led to a political war of words with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advising the PM to “quit hate, not social media", an apparent reference to the Delhi riots which have claimed 46 lives.
However, he later revealed he will hand over his social media accounts to women “whose work and life inspire us" on March 8, ending the frenzied speculation.
“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," Modi said.
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