Merry Christmas: PM Modi, President Kovind and others greet people on Christmas

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders greeted the country on the occasion of Christmas. In a Twitter message, PM Modi said “the life and principle of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world.” He also said, “May his path keep showing the way in building a just and inclusive society. May everybody be happy and healthy. ”

PM Narendra Modi tweeted “Merry Christmas! The life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world. May his path keep showing the way in building a just and inclusive society. May everybody be happy and healthy.”

Merry Christmas!

The life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world.

May his path keep showing the way in building a just and inclusive society.

May everybody be happy and healthy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted the country. In a tweet, he said, “Merry Christmas I hope that this festival will increase harmony in the society by spreading peace and prosperity. Let us follow the teachings of love, compassion and philanthropy of Jesus Christ and be determined for the benefit of society and the nation.”

क्रिसमस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। मैं आशा करता हूँ कि यह त्यौहार शांति और समृद्धि का प्रसार करते हुए समाज में सौहार्द बढ़ाएगा। आइए, हम ईसा मसीह की प्रेम, करुणा और परोपकार की शिक्षाओं का अनुसरण करें तथा समाज व राष्ट्र के हित के लिए संकल्पबद्ध रहें।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 25, 2020

Apart from PM Modi and President Kovind, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Dr. S Jaishankar, Smriti Z Irani, Vijay Kumar Singh, Dharmendra Pradhan, etc. also took on Twitter to greet the country on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted “May the festival of Christmas brings joy, happiness, peace and good health in everyone’s life. Merry Christmas!”

May the festival of Christmas brings joy, happiness, peace and good health in everyone’s life.

Merry Christmas!

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 25, 2020

Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishanakar tweeted through his official Twitter handle saying “Warm Christmas greetings to all. May this festival bring in health and happiness for everyone.”

Warm Christmas greetings to all. May this festival bring in health and happiness for everyone. #MerryXmas pic.twitter.com/swaYRABDTI

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 25, 2020

Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Z Irani tweeted “Merry Christmas to all! May the festive season bring good health and joy to everyone.”

Merry Christmas to all! May the festive season bring good health and joy to everyone. pic.twitter.com/7iSOUb1NfP

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 25, 2020

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted “May this season open doors to promising beginnings and bring everlasting joy, warmth, health and abundance to everyone.”

#MerryChristmas🎄
May this season open doors to promising beginnings and bring everlasting joy, warmth, health and abundance to everyone. pic.twitter.com/QE4bPiSMxj

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 25, 2020

Gen (retired) Vijay Kumar Singh wished “a very Merry Christmas” to everyone in a single tweet.

आप सभी को क्रिसमस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।🌺🌺#HappyChristmas #MerryChristmas#Christmas #MerryChristmas2020 pic.twitter.com/FLHJMe4hIc

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) December 25, 2020

Congress leader and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Friday morning “Merry Christmas! May this festival bring peace & harmony to your homes and hearts.”

Merry Christmas!

May this festival bring peace & harmony to your homes and hearts. pic.twitter.com/T006u90KqZ

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 25, 2020

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wished everyone a Merry Christmas and also asked everyone to visit Kolkata Christmas Festival (virtually), which is held every year on the day of Christmas in Park Street, Kolkata. She also said, “Spread the message of peace and joy.

I wish all my brothers and sisters around the world #MerryChristmas. In Bengal we celebrate Christmas and all festivals in a grand manner. Do visit @KolChristmas Festival (virtually)on Park Street and many other venues. Spread the message of peace and joy.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 24, 2020

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury also wished everyone on Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Everyone! 🎄 #Peace #Joy pic.twitter.com/EDaiPDWsK8

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) December 25, 2020

Christmas is celebrated worldwide to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.