President Pranab Mukherjee has turned teacher today and became the first sitting Indian President to do so. On the eve of the Teachers' Day, Indian President taught Government school students in Delhi. Teachers' Day is celebrated in memory of birth anniversary of former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Students of Class XI and XII of Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarvodhya Vidhalaya were lucky to attend President Pranab Mukherjee's class. The school is located in the Presidential Estate. The idea was from none other than Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, and Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister. As the President liked the idea, he gave his consent. Even the Government of Delhi has been advertising about the class from a long time.

Interesting quotes from ‘Pranab Mukherjee Sir’ during his class:

“93% of expenses come from India's own pockets. Not from borrowed resources”- President Pranab Mukherjee

“If you feel bored, please feel free to tell me. I am not Minister or President today. I am your Mukherjee sir. I will be very happy if you call me that." - President Pranab Mukherjee

“A teacher gives himself to the students and the job of a student is to draw from him as much as possible.” - President Pranab Mukherjee

Points mentioned by ‘Pranab Mukherjee Sir’ during his class on the political history of India:

• To draft the constitution, it took three years.

• The first job of the constituent assembly is to elect a President.

• 'We the people of India..’, is how the constitution starts.

• In 1975, through 44th amendment, two words secular and socialist were added.

• As per the constitution, Indian people have the power to make their own laws.

Highlights during interaction with the students in his class, ‘Pranab Mukherjee Sir’

• I was an average student from a backward area.

• I was a naughty boy.

• I did not want to go to school because I had to walk five kms every day.

-Sumana