Celebrating Nari Shakti: PM Modi Sends Birthday Greetings to Union Minister Annapurna Devi
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Synopsis
On February 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly celebrated Union Minister Annapurna Devi's birthday, praising her dedication to women's empowerment and youth welfare. Amit Shah also extended his greetings, highlighting her contributions in public service and politics.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi praised Annapurna Devi's role in women empowerment.
- Amit Shah sent birthday wishes for her health and longevity.
- Annapurna Devi has a rich political history starting from RJD.
- She transitioned to BJP and won multiple elections.
- Devi advocates for education and women’s rights.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his warmest birthday wishes to Union Minister Annapurna Devi on Sunday, acknowledging her vital role in empowering women and the youth.
On the social media platform X, PM Modi posted a tribute to her dedication, stating, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Annapurna Devi Ji. She is leading the charge in empowering our Nari Shakti and ensuring the well-being of our Yuva Shakti. Wishing her a long and healthy life.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also celebrated the minister on her birthday, extending wishes for her health and longevity. He remarked, “Heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. @Annapurna4BJP ji. I pray for your good health and a long life.”
Annapurna Devi, a significant political personality, boasts a rich history in public service. Her political journey began when she was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1998, following the unexpected passing of her husband, RJD lawmaker Ramesh Yadav.
She previously held the position of Minister of State (MoS) for Mines and Geology in the unified Bihar government.
In 2019, Devi transitioned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, successfully contesting from Jharkhand's Koderma and overcoming Babulal Marandi of the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik).
In 2024, she secured her seat again with a commanding margin of nearly 400,000 votes, defeating CPI(ML)L's Vinod Kumar Singh.
Devi was appointed to the Narendra Modi government, taking on the role of Minister of State for Education in 2021, and has garnered recognition for her initiatives to enhance the education sector and advocate for the rights of women and children.
