NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI/CHENNAI, DEC 25
President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Christmas on Saturday. He called for adopting the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Merry Christmas to fellow citizens, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters, in India and abroad. On this joyous occasion, let us resolve to build a society that is based on the values of justice & liberty and adopt the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 25, 2021
“Merry Christmas to fellow citizens, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters, in India and abroad. On this joyous occasion, let us resolve to build a society that is based on the values of justice and liberty and adopt the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives,” tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility. May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2021
Meanwhile, extending his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday recalled the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, adding that they placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility.
“Christmas greetings to everyone! We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ, which placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility. May everyone be healthy and prosperous. May there be harmony all around,” tweeted Prime Minister.
Christmas is being widely celebrated across the country with much fervour. Midnight mass was held at several churches in Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, West Bengal, Karnataka following COVID protocols.
Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 and marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is commemorated by the Christian community and others across the globe by singing carols and exchanging gifts, as the festival aims to spread the message of peace and prosperity.
Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Chief Minister MK Stalin, Governor RN Ravi, and others extended Christmas wishes.
Merry #Christmas to all !
May the festive season bring good health and joy to everyone.கிறிஸ்தவ சகோதர, சகோதரிகள் அனைவருக்கும் இனிய கிறிஸ்துமஸ் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
ఈ క్రిస్మస్ మీ అందరి జీవితలో సంతోషాన్ని నింపాలని కోరుకుంటూ.మీకు, మీ కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు క్రిస్మస్ శుభాకాంక్షలు. pic.twitter.com/8TLtXdprnx
— Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan (மோடியின் குடும்பம் ) (@DrTamilisai4BJP) December 25, 2021
In her message Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan said, “May the festive season bring good health and joy to everyone”.
கருணையின் வடிவான இயேசு பிரான் பிறந்த நன்னாளை ஈகையும் அன்பும் பொங்க, சகோதரத்துவத்துடன் கொண்டாடும் அனைவருக்கும் #Christmas வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
அனைவரும் சமம் என்ற சமத்துவக் கொள்கை மிளிர்ந்து அன்பு தழைக்கட்டும்!
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 25, 2021
Stalin said, “The DMK has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder in safeguarding welfare and rights of the Christians who have played an important role in the development of education and the Tamil language. He urged everyone to celebrate the festival by adhering to the social distance and other Covid-19 protocols.
On the auspicious occasion of #Christmas, Hon'ble Governor, Thiru.R.N.Ravi extended warmest greetings and best wishes. Jesus gave the priceless gift of unremitting love and forgiveness to humanity. Let us celebrate the festival of peace and harmony, observing COVID protocol.
— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) December 25, 2021
In his message, Governor Ravi said, “On the auspicious and joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all our brothers and sisters… Lord Jesus Christ gave the priceless gift of unremitting love and forgiveness. This is the message of peace and harmony and highlighting the fact that we are all part of one family.” “On this occasion, let us commit ourselves to the message of Jesus and be compassionate to those who are less fortunate,” he added.
The Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, also extended Christmas greetings. “May this joyous occasion bring all the happiness, health, and cheers,” said a statement from him.
AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam, joint coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami, and BJP State president K Annamalai, MDMK general secretary Vaiko, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss, AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran, TN Muslim League founder president VMS Musthafa and others have also extended their wishes.
அன்பின் திருவுருவமும், கருணையின் வடிவமுமான இயேசுபிரான் அவதரித்த திருநாளை கிறிஸ்துமஸ் திருநாளாகக் கொண்டாடி மகிழும் கிறிஸ்தவ பெருமக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் எனது #MerryChristmas நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!
இயேசுபிரானின் உயரிய நெறிகளைப் பின்பற்றி, சகோதரத்துவத்துடனும் ஒற்றுமையுடனும் வாழ உறுதியேற்போம். pic.twitter.com/L7n7jl5NFW
— O Panneerselvam (@OfficeOfOPS) December 25, 2021
இயேசு பிரான் அவதரித்த தினத்தை கிறிஸ்துமஸ் திருவிழாவாக கொண்டாடி மகிழும் அனைத்து கிறிஸ்துவ பெருமக்களுக்கும் என் நெஞ்சம் நிறைந்த கிறிஸ்துமஸ் தின வாழ்த்துக்களை அன்புடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
உலகெங்கும் அன்பும், அமைதியும் நிலவி, நலமும், வளமும் பெருகட்டும்.(1/2)#MerryChristmas2021 pic.twitter.com/6WX8oBPeoJ— Edappadi K Palaniswami – Say No To Drugs & DMK (@EPSTamilNadu) December 25, 2021
— K.Annamalai (மோடியின் குடும்பம்) (@annamalai_k) December 25, 2021
அன்புதான் உலகின் ஆகப் பெரிய சக்தி என்பதை நிரூபித்து அதன் வழியாகவே மக்களின் மனங்களை வென்றெடுத்த இயேசுநாதர் அவதரித்த கிறிஸ்துமஸ் திருநாளைக் கொண்டாடி மகிழும் கிறிஸ்துவப் பெருமக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் இதயம் நிறைந்த நல்வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன். pic.twitter.com/RFWEy0EJr0
— TTV Dhinakaran (@TTVDhinakaran) December 24, 2021