New Delhi, July 1 (IANS). Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, greeted the country’s medical fraternity on the occasion of ‘National Doctor’s Day’. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi, while mentioning the improvement in the health infrastructure of the country, said that in the last decade, the number of medical colleges in the country has increased more than double, due to which the youth who want to make a career in the medical field are getting better opportunities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media platform
He further wrote that in the last decade, India has made great progress towards strengthening its healthcare ecosystem. The number of medical colleges has more than doubled, while undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats have increased significantly. This unprecedented growth is creating better opportunities for people aspiring to become doctors, creating a strong healthcare workforce and ensuring that good medical facilities reach every corner of the country.
PM wrote, moving towards building a ‘developed India’, our doctors will continue to play an important role in promoting preventive healthcare, advancing medical research, embracing innovation and providing affordable and accessible healthcare to all.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on social media platform
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote, “On National Doctor’s Day, we pay our heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, whose life epitomized compassion, service and excellence in the field of medicine. His invaluable contributions to healthcare, medical education and nation-building will continue to inspire generations. On this occasion, we also express our heartfelt gratitude to all doctors for their unwavering dedication towards saving life.”
Union Minister Manohar Lal wrote that on the birth anniversary of the famous doctor and freedom fighter, ‘Bharat Ratna’ Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, hearty congratulations to all the doctors and healthcare workers on the occasion of ‘National Doctor’s Day’. The role of our doctor colleagues in building a healthy society is very important and commendable. It is my heartfelt wish that all of you remain continuously active in the service of humanity with the spirit of public welfare.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari wrote that humble tribute to former Chief Minister of West Bengal and renowned doctor Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy on his birth anniversary and death anniversary. His unique legacy of selfless public service and outstanding contribution to the field of medicine will continue to inspire generations.
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote, paying tribute to renowned doctor, ‘Bharat Ratna’ Dr. Bidhan Chandra Rai on his birth anniversary and death anniversary. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Rai established a unique ideal of service to humanity through his outstanding contribution in the field of medical services, education and public welfare. His dedicated life is still a source of inspiration for the medical world. On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, hearty greetings to all the doctors continuously dedicated to the service of humanity!
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