November 24, 2019

National Doctor's Day

A special cover was releaed on 1st July 2019 at Bengaluru to celebrate National Doctor's Day.

Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1 July 1882 - 1 July 1962) was an eminent Indian physician, educationist, freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962.In India, the National Doctor's Day is celebrated in his memory every year on 1st July. He was awarded with India's highest civilian honour "Bharat Ratna" on 4th February 1961.

Cover Code:KTK/80/2019
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

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