Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders today extended greetings and thanked the teaching community for their contribution. In messages shared on social media on the occasion of Teachers' Day, various leaders paid tribute to former president Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Radhakrishnan, an esteemed educationist. On the occasion, PM Modi wished teachers across the country and praised educators for their continued efforts to support the "education journey of students" in the light of COVID-19.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet, “Greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds. It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured that the education journey of students in the Covid-19 times.”
On Teachers' Day, greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds. It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021
Paying respects to Dr Radhakrishnan, PM Modi wrote, “I pay my respects to Dr S Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished leadership as well as contributions to our nation.”
I pay my respects to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished scholarship as well as contributions to our nation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted on the occasion. In a note in Hindi, the minister thanked the teachers of the country for their contribution to nation-building. In his tweet, he also paid tribute to Dr S Radhakrishnan, who he addressed as a great philosopher and an excellent educator.
महान दार्शनिक व उत्कृष्ट शिक्षक भारत के पूर्व राष्ट्रपति डॉ.सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन जी की जयंती पर उन्हें स्मरण कर नमन करता हूँ।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 5, 2021
शिक्षक दिवस पर शिक्षा के प्रकाश से छात्रों का जीवन संवार कर राष्ट्र निर्माण में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले हमारे परिश्रमी शिक्षकों को सलाम करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/Ud4ZPOQK0V
Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal said in a tweet, “Humble tributes to an outstanding educator, philosopher, statesman and former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr S Radhakrishnan.” He further added, “My gratitude to all our Gurus on the special occasion of Teachers' Day, who play a vital role in shaping young minds and building our nation.”
Humble tributes to an outstanding educator, philosopher, statesman & former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 5, 2021
My gratitude to all our Gurus on the special occasion of #TeachersDay, who play a vital role in shaping young minds & building our nation. pic.twitter.com/3IyabNnfh3
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Dr S Radhakrishnan as “an intellectual giant and a great educationist”.
शिक्षक दिवस की पूरे शिक्षक परिवार को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। समाज के निर्माण में शिक्षकों की अग्रणी भूमिका रही है। सभी का अभिनंदन है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 5, 2021
On the occasion of Teachers' Day, I bow to former President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who was an intellectual giant and a great educationist.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur shared images of Dr S Radhakrishnan and wrote, “Respects to Dr S Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti.”
Respects to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti.
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 5, 2021
Be a constant learner.
Each day, every moment.#TeachersDay pic.twitter.com/i8j5u1HygO
On the occasion of Teachers' Day, President Ram Nath Kovind will also be conferring the national awards to teachers. The awards will be presented to teachers across the county who have been chosen through an online selection process conducted in three stages. The country has been celebrating September 5 as Teachers' Day since 1962 to honour Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954.
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