On International Women’s Day, six inspiring women take charge of PM Modi’s social media accounts

On International Women’s Day, Six Inspiring Women Take the Reins of PM Modi’s Social Media in a Powerful Tribute to #NariShakti

In a first-of-its-kind tribute to mark International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today handed over his social media platforms to six trailblazing Indian women, allowing them to share their extraordinary journeys with his millions of followers. The 24-hour digital takeover, celebrated under the banner #SheInspiresUs, transformed the PM’s usually political social media feeds into vibrant canvases of personal triumph, struggle, and empowerment.  

The initiative featured voices that are quietly reshaping India’s future. Among them was Dr. Sirisha Bandla, the Andhra Pradesh-born aeronautical engineer who made history by traveling to space with Virgin Galactic. Through the PM’s account, she shared a poignant video of her village celebrating her achievement, proving that "the sky is not the limit when you have the courage to dream." Equally moving was the story of Mamta Sharma, the 28-year-old sanitation warrior from Rajasthan whose community-led cleanliness drive has become a national model. Her post showing spotless village lanes carried a powerful message: "Real change begins with a broom and determination."  

The accounts also amplified lesser-known heroes like Soni Sori, the Adivasi educator from Chhattisgarh who runs a school in a Naxal-affected region. Her classroom photos, filled with bright-eyed children, came with a simple caption: "The pen will always be mightier than the gun." Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara used the platform to showcase her training routine, reminding followers that "disability disappears when you focus on ability." Meanwhile, 22-year-old tech innovator Riya Sharma from Bengaluru demonstrated her groundbreaking speech-to-sign language app, while marine biologist Maya Pradhan gave followers a rare glimpse into her mission to protect Olive Ridley turtles on Odisha’s shores.  

The digital takeover sparked an outpouring of reactions nationwide, with the hashtag #NariShakti trending across platforms. Many noted how the initiative moved beyond tokenism, offering genuine visibility to women whose stories might otherwise go unheard. "Today, my daughter didn’t just see successful women—she saw possible versions of herself," commented one mother on Twitter.  

As the accounts reverted to their usual programming, PM Modi posted a closing reflection: "For 24 hours, these remarkable women didn’t just borrow my voice—they showed us the true meaning of leadership. Their stories are not just inspiring narratives, but blueprints for the India we’re building together." The initiative has set a new benchmark for how leaders can use their platforms to amplify grassroots change-makers, leaving many hopeful that this could become an annual tradition—or better yet, the beginning of more permanent spaces for such voices in the national conversation.