New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of the Labour Day.

"On Labour Day, greetings and good wishes to our hardworking workers, both men and women. We celebrate the grit and dedication of our countless workers who continue to build our country and lay the foundations for a better, more prosperous India," he tweeted.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi also tweeted saluting the labours. "I salute workers who have converted the dreams of the country into a reality," he said.

The official Twitter handle of the Congress party said: "We recognise and honour the invaluable contributions that our labour has made towards the development of our nation. It is our promise to them that we will always work towards their betterment, hence we have increased the working days in MNREGA from 100 to 150."

--IANS nks/mag/