International Nurses Day 2021: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff

New Delhi: On the occasion of International Nurse Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other leaders expressed their gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “International Nurses Day is a day to express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff, who is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. Their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.”

International Nurses Day is a day to express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff, who is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. Their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2021

Rahul Gandhi said,”My wishes to those who are nursing away pain and suffering from this world. We salute your contribution and admire your altruistic spirit.”

My wishes to those who are nursing away pain and suffering from this world. We salute your contribution and admire your altruistic spirit.

Thank you, Nurses. #InternationalNursesDay

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 12, 2021

On this #InternationalNursesDay, my salute to thousands of nurses and frontline workers who are working day and night to save lives of the people during this pandemic. The healthcare staff are the real heroes. I thank them for their service.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 12, 2021

India has strong workforce of over 3 million nurses who are serving society round the clock in this pandemic. On International Nurses Day, I extend my best wishes to our dedicated nurses and thank them for their selfless service towards ensuring health and well-being of people.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 12, 2021

May 12 is celebrated as the International Nurses Day as it is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.