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On International Women’s day, Political leaders hail women's power- In pics

New Delhi: The political leaders on Tuesday (March 8, 2022) expressed their admiration for women on the occasion of International Women's Day, hailing them as the backbone of society and calling everyone to recommit themselves to ensure their safety and dignity.

International Women`s Day is a global day commemorating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

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Updated:Mar 08, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

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I salute our Nari Shakti: PM Modi

On the occasion of International Women`s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings and said that the government will keep its focus on women empowerment through various schemes with an "emphasis on dignity as well as opportunity." "On Women`s Day, I salute our Nari Shakti and their accomplishments in diverse fields. The Government of India will keep focusing on women empowerment through its various schemes with an emphasis on dignity as well as opportunity," said PM Modi in a tweet.

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Women are making exemplary contributions: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his greetings on the occasion of Women’s Day and said, “Greetings on the International Women’s Day! Women are making exemplary contributions in all walks of life. Let us recommit ourselves to ensure their safety and dignity and to provide opportunities to each of them to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”

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Women are capable of transforming society: Rahul Gandhi

Extending greetings on the occasion of International Women`s Day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that women are capable of transforming society by their wisdom. "Women are capable of transforming society by their wisdom, dedication and strength. They must get their long-pending due. Women`s Day greetings to all," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

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The epitome of courage and bravery: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted the women on the occasion and called them “the epitome of courage and bravery.” “On 'International Women's Day', salute to women power, the epitome of courage and bravery. Human development is incomplete without women empowerment. Modi government is instilling new confidence in the mother power by empowering and empowering them, due to which today they are making the country proud with their achievements in every field,” said Amit Shah.

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Let us all be determined to respect, protect and empower: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also wished the women and aid, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on 'International Women's Day'. The tireless and infinite efforts of Matrishakti have an important role in the all round upgradation of the entire society including Uttar Pradesh. Let us all be determined to respect, protect and empower women's power.”