President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi other leaders extend Christmas greetings

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders extended greetings to fellow Indians on Christmas Day.

Extending her greetings to fellow citizens, President Droupadi Murmu called upon the people to work unitedly for the well-being and prosperity of one and all.

Invoking the preachings of Jesus Christ, the President said the festival of joy also spreads the message of harmony, love and compassion.

"Merry Christmas to all! This festival of joy spreads the message of harmony, love and compassion. Let us recall the teachings of Jesus Christ and resolve to work together for the well-being and prosperity of one and all," President Murmu posted from her official handle on X.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings to fellow Indians on the occasion of Christmas while wishing for peace and prosperity all all. He also recalled the noble teachings of Jesus Christ.

"Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! May this festive season bring joy, peace and prosperity to all. Let's celebrate the spirit of harmony and compassion that Christmas symbolises and work towards a world where everyone is happy and healthy. We also recall the noble teachings of Lord Christ," PM Modi posted from his official X handle.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas.

Taking to his official social media account, X, the Congress leader, said, "Merry Christmas! May your hearts be filled with love, your homes with happiness, and your lives with peace."

The Congress party posted on X, "The Congress family wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a season filled with love and togetherness. Let us cherish the spirit of unity and compassion during this holiday season!"

AP Governor and CM Jagan extend Christmas greetings

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday conveyed Christmas greetings to the people of the state.
The Governor said Christmas is a time of joyous remembrance of Jesus Christ and an occasion to cherish his teachings such as peace, love, tolerance and compassion among all people in the world.

"I convey my hearty greetings to all the Christian brothers and sisters of Andhra Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Christmas festival," said Nazeer in a press release from the Raj Bhavan.

On this happy occasion, I join my Christian brothers and sisters to pray for peace and harmony in the world, he said.

In his message, the Chief Minister said the life of Jesus Christ is exemplary to everyone and his teachings lead humanity in the right way.

Mercy on the helpless, love towards your neighbour, forgiveness, patience, charity and sacrifice are some of the great virtues which Jesus Christ gave to people through his life, he noted.

Reddy wished for eternal grace and blessings of Jesus Christ to people.

People across the country celebrated Christmas eve with mass midnight prayers taking place in different states. The churches were lit up and people even burst firecrackers in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the winter festival.

Midnight mass prayers were held at Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in Delhi on the occasion of Christmas. Prayers were also held at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Bengaluru.

Christmas is an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by billions of people worldwide on December 25 as a religious and cultural event.
Carol singing, dazzling Christmas lights, and decked-out Christmas trees entice folks to join in the celebrations on Monday.