New Delhi, July 2 -- On the occasion of National Doctors' Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described medicine as not merely a profession but a form of tapasya (austere devotion), stating that doctors are its modern-day symbols.

She was speaking at the Sant Ishwar Samvad and Sant Ishwar Dhanvantari Samman Samaroh, jointly organized by Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital and the Sant Ishwar Foundation. The event honored doctors for their service and dedication to society.

Gupta praised the patience, knowledge, and compassion of medical professionals, calling them "India's most powerful shield for safeguarding the nation's future." She emphasized that their contributions extend far beyond healthcare-they are the foundation of nation-buildi...