September 4, 2024 My dear fellow citizens,

Since 1962, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s birthday has been celebrated as Teachers’ Day in this country. Dr Radhakrishnan wanted his birthday to be celebrated as Teachers’ Day in honour of the teachers of India.

Gurus as teachers have been feted and revered in our culture since ancient times because they are the true nation builders. They don’t just educate an individual but shape the future of a nation. They teach the path of truth, honesty, and uprightness to society. They guide and build the character of our future generations by teaching the values of patriotism, hard work, dedication, justice, and equality.

They instil in us the virtue of courage while facing the adversities of life. Therefore, we shall always be grateful to our teachers for their hard work and contribution to nation-building. On this occasion, I appeal to all teachers across the country to keep educating their students about the Constitution of India and its values, and the importance of the Preamble of our Constitution. Children should be taught about India’s diversity. They should be cautioned against the attack on the idea of India’s ‘Unity in Diversity’. Furthermore, your efforts to educate the future generation regarding attempts to distort and misrepresent history in the present times will go a long way in the service of the nation. Jai Hind!