Teacher’s Day 2022: How Indian leaders paid tribute to teachers, their contributions

NEW DELHI: Chief ministers, present and former education ministers, President and Vice-President all paid tribute to teachers on Teachers’ Day 2022. Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma described them as “diligent potters” who mold the next generation.

Teachers' Day is observed every year on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Indian President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr Radhakrishnan made outstanding contributions to the field of education and urged young people to use their education to make the world a better place.

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As India celebrates its 60th Teachers' Day, leaders from across states and parties expressed gratitude to teachers for their contributions.

Maharashtra education minister Varsha Gaikwad paid tribute to Dr S. Radhakrishnan and wrote "Education opens up our minds and teachers are key to this process."

Education opens up our minds and teachers are key to this process. On the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, let us take this moment to thank the men and women who shaped our lives. #TeachersDay #ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/pj6fgZz67O

— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) September 5, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu expressed gratitude to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and wrote, "homage to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/95M895Ilfe

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 5, 2022

Expressing his gratitude to teachers for their "significant contribution" in shaping generations, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala’s chief minister, tweeted: "Kerala is looking up to the leadership of its teachers in its transformation into a knowledge economy and innovation society."

On this #TeachersDay salutes to all teachers. They have shaped our generations and made significant contribution to our society's progress. Kerala is looking up to the leadership of its teachers in its transformation into a knowledge economy and innovation society.

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) September 5, 2022

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Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu paid homage to Dr S Radhakrishnan, on his birth anniversary, tweeting: "He was an eminent teacher, philosopher, scholar, statesman and author. His life, work and legacy will keep inspiring every Indian."

I pay my tributes to Dr S. Radhakrishnan, the second President of India and the first Vice President on his birth anniversary today. He was an eminent teacher, philosopher, scholar, statesman and author. His life, work and legacy will keep inspiring every Indian. #TeachersDay pic.twitter.com/3u9A9b6P39

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 5, 2020

Sarma praised teachers, saying, "Like diligent potters, they molded us into varied shapes - giving us life and a purpose." Describing them as god's finest creators, he tweeted: "Forever in gratitude for the values and vision they taught us; for preparing us to dream, and live our dreams. Thank you teachers"

Like diligent potters, they moulded us into varied shapes - giving us life, & a purpose. Teachers are our finest creators, after God.

Forever in gratitude for the values & vision they taught us; for preparing us to dream, and live our dreams. Thank you teachers ?#TeachersDay

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 5, 2022

Happy Teacher's Day 2022!