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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation for the tireless efforts and selfless dedication of the medical fraternity on the occasion of National Doctor's Day on Monday.
"On National Doctors' Day, we express our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation for the tireless efforts and selfless dedication of our medical fraternity--doctors, healthcare professionals, frontline workers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs, nurses, and medical staff," Kharge posted on X. "We salute their unwavering commitment to saving lives and their unrelenting service to humanity," he added. The Congress leader also honoured the legacy of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a visionary physician, educationist, and freedom fighter who served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, on his birth anniversary. "We also honour the legacy of the illustrious Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a visionary physician, educationist, and freedom fighter, who served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal and made significant contributions to nation building. His remarkable life and work continue to inspire us," Kharge wrote on X. Every year, on July 1, India observes National Doctor's Day. It is a day set aside to commemorate physicians' achievements and devotion to society's well-being and healthcare. People celebrate this day by thanking physicians for their tremendous work, compassion, and devotion to saving lives and the well-being of all. National Doctor's Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Roy was born on July 1, 1882, and was instrumental in the advancement of medical education and healthcare services in India. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in the country for his pioneering work in the field of medicine. (ANI)
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