Aurangabad/Mumbai, Mar 8 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday praised women power in the state and greeted people on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In his message Pawar said that, the land of Maharashtra has inherited the nationalism of Rajmata Jijau Mansaheb … the bravery of Maharani Tararani … the truth-seeking thoughts of Krantijyoti Savitribai … the glorious deeds of Ahilya Devi. Mothers, sisters and daughters of the state have done their best to carry forward the glorious legacy of Maharashtra’s femininity. Today, Maharashtra girls are proving their mettle in many fields like agriculture, education, industry, trade, arts, sports, science, technology, research, defense. Let’s make these girls from Maharashtra self-reliant by giving them respect, dignity and a safe environment. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Pawar paid homage to the mothers and sisters of the state, women power and expressed his gratitude for their contribution in building the society, he added. VKB NV ACL1233