Sonia Gandhi extends greetings on Teachers' Day

Sonia Gandhi in a file photo from AFP

New Delhi: On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday extended her greetings to all students and teachers. Sonia Gandhi released a statement to honour teachers on their special day.

In a statement, Sonia Gandhi said, "Our teachers are true nation builders because it is the teachers who have a very important responsibility to shape the future of our country and show the right path of honesty. Teachers teach the character of nation love, hard work, perseverance and guide the character of our next generation and the future children of the country."

She said, "Teachers instil hope in their students, ignite imagination and increase the urge to learn. They are the ones who inspire the students to face the challenges of life, so we will always be indebted to the teachers for their hard work and contribution in nation-building."

Edited by mid-day online desk with inputs from IANS

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates