New Delhi: On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday extended her greetings to all students and teachers. Sonia Gandhi released a statement to honour teachers on their special day.

In a statement, Sonia Gandhi said, "Our teachers are true nation builders because it is the teachers who have a very important responsibility to shape the future of our country and show the right path of honesty. Teachers teach the character of nation love, hard work, perseverance and guide the character of our next generation and the future children of the country."