Celebrating 'Nari Shakti': Women achievers share inspiring messages through PM Modi's X handle

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, female achievers such as scientists Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, along with Indian chess grandmaster R Vaishali, took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's X handle.

"Thrilled" to take over his social media account, they posted from his profile, sharing their thoughts to encourage other women.

"Vanakkam! I am Vaishali, and I am thrilled to be taking over our PM Thiru Narendra Modi Ji's social media properties, and that too on Women's Day. As many of you would know, I play chess, and I feel very proud to be representing our beloved country in many tournaments," the 23-year-old chess grandmaster wrote.

It has been a "learning, thrilling, and rewarding journey" for her to play chess, which she has done since she was six years old.

She urged all women, "especially the young girls," to "follow their dreams, no matter the hurdles" in her message.

"Your passion will power your success. I want to encourage women to follow their dreams and break barriers in any field they choose because I know they can," Vaishali said.

"I've also got a message for parents and siblings—SUPPORT GIRLS. Trust their abilities, and they'll do wonders. In my life, I have been blessed with supportive parents, Thiru Rameshbabu and Thirumathi Nagalakshmi," she added.

In their comments, Odisha natives Mishra and Soni urged more women to pursue science, saying that India is the "most vibrant place" for it.

"Both of us, Elina and Shilpi, are seeing the wide range of opportunities opening up in our respective sectors. It was unimaginable that a sector like nuclear technology would offer so many opportunities for women in India. Similarly, the increasing participation of women and the private sector in the world of space makes India the most happening place to innovate and grow! Indian women surely have the talent, and India surely has the right platform," they wrote.

The takeover of PM Modi's social media accounts by female achievers is not new.

Seven female achievers ran his social media accounts on International Women's Day in 2020, giving them a worldwide platform to motivate others.

Honoring 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, the Prime Minister on March 8 reiterated his government's dedication to women's empowerment through a number of initiatives and programs.

"We bow to our Nari Shakti on Women's Day! Our government has always worked for empowering women, reflected in our schemes and programs. Today, as promised, my social media properties will be taken over by women who are making a mark in diverse fields," he said in a post on X.