INDIA
Both the President and the PM recalled the teachings of Jesus Christ on Christmas.
President Ram Nath Kovind extended warm greetings to citizens on Christmas. “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,” Kovind said in a tweet.
His message urged citizens to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and resolve to build a society based on the values of justice and liberty.
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Christmas greetings to the nation on Saturday morning via social networking site Twitter.
PM Modi expressed his heartfelt greetings by recalling Jesus Christ and his noble teachings.
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
He tweeted, “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”.
Meanwhile, after recording over 415 Omicron cases, the government has announced restrictions on holiday travel during the weekend.
Christmas celebrations remain banned in many parts of the country, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.