Mann Ki Baat: Women achievers to take over PM Modi's social media accounts to mark Women's Day
The Hindu
PM Modi hands over social media accounts to women achievers, urges reduction of oil intake to fight obesity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (February 23, 2025) that he will hand over his various social media accounts to women achievers in different fields to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8.
In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, he said these successful women in different fields will speak about their work and experience on his social media accounts.
“Let’s us celebrate and respect the indomitable spirit of women,” he said, lauding the increasing participation of women in different sectors.
PM Modi had handed over his social media accounts to seven leading women in different fields on March 8 in 2020 in a similar gesture. With followers in tens of millions on X, YouTube and Instagram among other handles, PM Modi is one of the most followed global leaders on social media.
Making a strong pitch for fighting obesity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to use less oil in food and also pass on the challenge of reducing oil intake by 10% to 10 others.
PM Modi said using less oil in food and dealing with obesity is not just a personal choice but also our responsibility towards our family.
PM Modi also played out messages from double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxing champion Nikhat Zareen who urged people to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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