The nation celebrates the National Panchayati Raj Day today. This date marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political power to the grassroots level. The impact of the 73rd Amendment in rural India is very visible as it has changed power equations irreversibly.

Accordingly, the Government of India decided in consultation with the States to celebrate 24th April as National Panchayati Raj Day. Ministry of Panchayati Raj organises National Conference on 24th April every year to commemorate the National Panchayati Raj Diwas.

On the occasion many leaders and celebrities took to Twitter to expresses their thoughts. Have a look at the tweets:

National #PanchayatiRajDay is an occasion to celebrate the efforts of all those who are a part of our vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions. These institutions foster a spirit of democracy and further the development aspirations of our citizens. pic.twitter.com/xNhiwOjEkh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi177) April 24, 2018

Former PM Rajiv Gandhi shepherded the Panchayati Raj system, finally passed in 1993, to strengthen local self-government. #PanchayatiRajDay pic.twitter.com/AuRk8aBK1u
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 24, 2018

It was the Congress government, which formalized local Governance in India under the #PanchayatiRaj System. UPA further strengthened it.
This drive to decentralize governance must continue in our Country so that real power is vested in hands of common people. #PanchayatiRajDay
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 24, 2018

Greetings on the occasion of National #PanchayatiRajDay. Villages are strength of our nation and Panchayats in every village makes them stronger & democratic. pic.twitter.com/SsErOSYMwG
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 24, 2018

#PanchayatiRajDay - aim of our @narendramodi Govt has been to ensure progress of India by developing & enabling our villages - realising the dream of Bapu. pic.twitter.com/C8bcxR9Ctg
— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP) April 24, 2018

#PanchayatiRajDay Meet Damayanti Bhil, Sarpanch, Ranaiche, a drought-hit village participating in @paanifoundation's Satyamev Jayate Water Cup. Bhil owns no land or home but has vowed not to rest till Ranaiche is water abundant! @PARInetwork @thebetterindia pic.twitter.com/SsLiYwihiB
— Satyamev Jayate (@satyamevjayate) April 24, 2018