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PM Modi urges people to reject discrimination against girl child

| | Jan 24, 2017, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Addressing the nation on National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to not discriminate against girls.

In a Twitter post, PM Modi said, "National Girl Child Day is a day to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the girl child, whose excellence in many fields makes us proud."

"It is imperative to reject discrimination against the girl child and ensure equal opportunities for the girl child," a second tweet read.

The Prime Minister also spoke for the need of gender equality and gender sensitisation in India.

"Let us reaffirm our commitment to challenging stereotypes based on gender & promote gender sensitisation as well as gender equality," he said.
 

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