New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deepest gratitude to the entire doctor community on the occasion of Doctors’ Day. He said that even amid the most unprecedented times, doctors have exemplified the highest degree of courage, selflessness, and resilience.
“On Doctors Day, I express my deepest gratitude to the entire doctor community. Even amid the most unprecedented times, doctors have exemplified the highest degree of courage, selflessness, and resilience,” PM Modi tweeted.
“Their dedication goes beyond healing; it gives our society hope and strength,” the Prime Minister added.
National Doctors’ Day is observed every year across the country on July 1. This day serves as a platform to acknowledge and honour healthcare workers and medical practitioners for their altruistic contributions to society.
The day is celebrated annually in memory of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, an eminent physician, academician, freedom fighter, and politician. Dr. Roy, who served as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal after India gained Independence, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961.
