President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Christmas and said the festival inspires us to treat each other with love and kindness.
In a message, the president said this festival is a symbol of peace and brotherhood for the entire mankind.
“On this day, we remember the message of compassion and sacrifice given by Jesus Christ. The festival of Christmas inspires us to treat each other with love and kindness. Let us take a pledge to adopt the divine teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives,” Murmu said.
The president said, “I extend my heartiest greetings to all the countrymen, especially Christian brothers and sisters on the festival of Christmas”.
President Droupadi Murmu visited Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi a day before Christmas. The children sang Christmas carols. The President offered prayers for the progress and welfare of humanity. She participated in celebrations and spent time with children. pic.twitter.com/mZpGXN6QXx
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The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar too greeted the people on the eve of Christmas.
“I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all on the pious occasion of Christmas.
Jesus Christ showed us the path of love, empathy and kindness, that make our life virtuous and bring tolerance and harmony in society, which may eventually lead to lasting peace in the World.
As we celebrate Christmas with joy and piety, let us strive for a harmonious, tolerant and peaceful society,” he wrote in his message.
