Home Minister Amit Shah today greeted people on National Panchayati Raj Day. In a tweet, Mr Shah said, strong and modern panchayats are the foundation of self-reliant India.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He said, the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dedicated to the poor and welfare of farmers and through its policies, it has given a new direction to the social and economic development of the villages by strengthening and modernizing the Panchayati Raj system.</span><br />