Remembering Kunwar Bai, PM Modi wishes Happy Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day and on this glorious day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes the women.

He also remembers Kunwar Bai.

Most of us may not know her, but she was the mascot for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter on Thursday and shared his experience of meeting Kunwar Bai. He wrote:

I will always cherish the time when I had the opportunity to seek Kunwar Bai’s blessings during one of my visits to Chhattisgarh. Kunwar Bai lives on in the hearts and minds of all those who are passionate towards fulfilling Bapu’s dream of a clean India. #SheInspiresMe pic.twitter.com/Gdt5STszgr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

The icon, who passed away at the age of 106, became an inspiration for India in 2016 when the story of how she sold her goats to build a toilet at home got nationwide publicity.

Inspired by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, she had sold off eight to ten of her goats, her only assets, to raise Rs 22,000 to build toilets at her house, in her village of Kotabharri, in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.

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It was during his visit to Chhattisgarh that PM Modi met Kunwar Bai.

Prime Minister Modi further tweeted:

#SheInspiresMe– Kunwar Bai, who died earlier this year at the age of 106. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, she sold her goats in order to build toilets. Her contribution towards a Swachh Bharat can never be forgotten. I am deeply inspired by her noble gesture. pic.twitter.com/eANQz01ZYE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

Lauding several women who have left an indelible mark in the history of mankind, Prime Minister Modi added:

Through their exemplary deeds, several women have left an indelible mark in the history of humankind. They continue to inspire generations. I urge you to write about some women who inspire you. #SheInspiresMe

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2018

So let’s celebrate this day by remembering all women, particularly those that made a mark in our lives.

And work to a clean world.