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Teachers shape curious minds and inspire generations, Arunachal chief minister says

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein praised teachers on India's Teachers' Day and highlighted their role in developing independent thinkers.
  • The leaders also commemorated philosopher, scholar and former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary India observes on September 5.
  • Khandu and Mein said teachers' influence may begin quietly but can shape individuals and society for generations.

Teachers do more than pass on knowledge, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Teachers' Day. They shape curious minds, encourage people to think independently and help inspire generations.

Question, learn and think for ourselves.

· Pema KhanduThe Arunachal Pradesh chief minister described the habits teachers should encourage in students.

In a post on X, Khandu urged teachers to encourage people to “question, learn and think for ourselves.” He also recalled the words of former President and educationist Dr S. Radhakrishnan: “The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.”

“May the dedication of our teachers continue to shape curious minds, inspire generations and build a better tomorrow,” Khandu wrote. He said teachers have a wider role in society because they nurture young minds and help children develop independent judgment.

The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.

· S. RadhakrishnanKhandu quoted the former president and educationist while praising teachers.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also extended his greetings and remembered Radhakrishnan, who devoted his life to teaching, learning and public service. Mein said Radhakrishnan continued to highlight “the profound influence a teacher can have on an individual, and ultimately, on a Nation.”

May the dedication of our teachers continue to shape curious minds, inspire generations and build a better tomorrow.

· Pema KhanduKhandu expressed his Teachers' Day wishes in a social media post.

“On Teachers' Day, I offer my deepest gratitude to every teacher who patiently guides, encourages and believes in our children,” Mein said. He added that teachers' contribution often starts quietly, but its impact lasts for generations. India observes Teachers' Day on September 5 to mark Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary and honour teachers' contribution to education and the development of young minds.

On Teachers' Day, I offer my deepest gratitude to every teacher who patiently guides, encourages and believes in our children.

· Chowna MeinThe deputy chief minister thanked teachers for their role in guiding children.
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