13:38 March 08
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday that any initiative to empower women will result in the welfare of humanity.
Extending greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day, Dhankhar said "let's reaffirm the pledge to ensure safety and respect for women".
"Any investment for empowerment of women is investment for welfare of humanity and would enhance societal values," the governor said.
12:21 March 08
"May you grow from strength to strength," was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's message to Indian women on the occasion of Women's Day on Sunday.
He also posted Mahatma Gandhi's quote on Twitter, "If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior."
"Happy Women's Day to all the women of India. May you grow from strength to strength," the former Congress chief said.
He also posted a collage of Indian women achievers from diverse fields -- from former prime minister Indira Gandhi to cricketer Mithali Raj.
12:20 March 08
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant greeted women on the occasion of the International Women's Day on Sunday and appreciated their accomplishments and efforts made for the betterment of society.
In a tweet, he said women should be motivated to make greater achievements in future.
"#WomensDay is the celebration of respect, appreciation, love and care towards women in our lives and in the society. On this International Womens Day, lets appreciate the accomplishments and efforts of women in our society, and motivate them for greater future achievements."
Goa BJP chief Sadanand Tanavade also greeted women and said gender equality is essential for the growth of economies and communities.
"This day is a reminder for every human being that gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Greetings on #InternationalWomenDay," he tweeted.
State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane in his message said everyone should strive to make this a gender-equal world.
"This Women's Day is all about celebrating and spreading Equality. Let us all pledge to make this world a gender-equal world," he said on Twitter.
State Waste Management Minister Michael Lobo urged all men to show respect to women.
"We owe our existence to women who bear great pains to bring us into this world. They stand behind us like a rock when all seems lost. They are the reason why we are successful. I urge all men to show love and respect for all women. I wish all women a very #HappyWomensDay."
11:01 March 08
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury hit out at the Centre for "tokenism and gimmickry" on Women's Day on Sunday, and sought to know why the women's reservation bill was not tabled in Parliament yet.
The comments come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to hand over all his social media accounts to women as part of International Women's Day.
"Women's Day is not just about one day. Its revolutionary origins for equal wages and rights are a powerful and important reinforcer of those who hold up half the sky," Yechury tweeted. "We must struggle every day to make that promise of equality come true."
"For the past one decade, the women's reservation bill is sitting in the Lok Sabha speaker's room. Instead of gimmickry and tokenism, why has Modi not got it tabled and got it passed in the last 6 years?" the CPI(M) leader asked.
10:57 March 08
Asserting that her government is committed to the welfare and empowerment of women, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that they are the pillars of the society.
"Women are the pillars of our society. They are our pride. On #IWD2020 let me congratulate all my mothers and sisters around the world," she tweeted.
"From Kanyashree to Rupashree, our Govt in #Bangla is committed to the welfare and empowerment of women. Our Govt in #Bangla is financially empowering rural women through self- help groups," Banerjee added.
She said the Swasthya Sathi health insurance cards are also issued in the name of women, recognising them as the head of the family.
10:48 March 08
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday conveyed his good wishes to women on the International Women's Day and acknowledged their contribution in the development of any state or country.
Conveying his gratitude towards women, the Bihar Chief Minister said: "Women are an integral part of society and they are creating their identity on the basis of their potential. They play an important role in the development of any state or country."
"We can define development in true sense when women will be given a safe and better environment along with social and economic development," he added.
10:29 March 08
On the occasion of women's day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said seven women achievers will share their life journey through his social media accounts on Sunday.
Extending greetings on International Women's Day, he said "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," he said.
In a series of tweets, Modi said India has outstanding women achievers in all parts of the nation.
10:28 March 08
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Union minister Smriti Irani called towards buildinga new India ably enriched by women-led development.
She also called for reaffirming commitment towards inclusive growth and parity in all endeavours.
"This International Women's day we reaffirm our commitment to inclusive growth & parity in all endeavours. May we thrive together and build a Nation of our dreams; a New India ably enriched by Women-led development. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2020 #SheInspiresUs," she said in a tweet.
09:27 March 08
Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank also extended his greetings to women on the occasion of International Women's Day.
"I extend my best wishes to all the women. We are working towards women empowerment by the way of the new education policy. Today, 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bacho' is reaching newer heights," said Pokhriyal while speaking to media.
08:59 March 08
President, Vice President extends greetings on International Women's Day
New Delhi:On the occasion of women's day President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and several leaders extended their greetings on Sunday.
Taking to his Twitter handle, President Ram Nath Kovind said: "
"We organised various activities in the last one week in view of empowering women. We facilitated women doing well in various areas be it sports, music or studies. I feel glad that girls are doing extremely well as compared to boys in various educational institutions," he said.
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally every year on March 8 to mark the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with Nari Shakti Awardees on International Women's Day at his residence.His twitter account would be handled by the women achievers on the day.The Prime Minister had announced that on women's day this year, he will give away his social media accounts to women whose life and work inspires people to help them ignite motivation in millions.He had said that stories of such women can be shared using #SheInspiresUs.An official release said that President Ram Nath Kovind will give away the Nari Shakti Puraskar on Sunday morning at a function in Rashtrapati Bhawan.
