Published 12:38 IST, July 1st 2020

National Doctor's Day: PM Modi, VP Naidu, Amit Shah & others salute doctors at frontlines

On the occasion of National Doctor's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saluted the Indian doctors fighting at the forefront against the Coronavirus

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On occasion of National Doctor's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saluted Indian doctors fighting at forefront against Coronavirus outbreak by providing exceptional care to patients. In India, National Doctor's Day is celebrated on July 1 each year to hour birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy who was a great physician and also second Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu, who is celebrating his birthday. also extended his warm wishes to all doctors and paid his rich tribute to Dr. B.C. Roy. "On this Doctor's Day, I pay my tributes to Dr. B.C. Roy, former Chief Minister of West Bengal & legendary physician, who me invaluable contribution to development of medical field in India", Naidu said in his tweet.

Leers and politicians across country sent in ir warm wishes on special day to hour doctors and physicians for ir round clock service especially amid COVID-19 times.

Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah saluted brave doctors leing battle against COVID-19 at forefront with uttermost commitment to keep nation safe and healthy. "Nation salutes ir devotion and sacrifice", Shah said.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee also remembered former chief minister Roy on his birth and death anniversary. Furrmore, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot also wished doctors across country and expressed gratitude for ir tireless service towards nation during pandemic.

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