'Let's Work Towards A World...': PM Modi, President Mumru Extend Christmas Greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Christmas to the people of the country.

People light candles at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church on the eve of Christmas in New Delhi. PM Modi, President Murmu extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion. ( Image Source :PTI )

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended Christmas greetings as Christians across the country celebrate the festival of Christmas. In his greeting, the PM recalled the noble teachings of Jesus Christ, whose birthday marks the celebration of this festival. 

"Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas," PM Modi said in post on X. 

"May this festive season bring joy, peace and prosperity to all. Let’s celebrate the spirit of harmony and compassion that Christmas symbolizes, and work towards a world where everyone is happy and healthy. We also recall the noble teachings of Lord Christ," he added. 

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 symbolizes, and work towards a world where everyone is happy and healthy. We also recall the noble teachings of…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu also extended her greetings: "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 well-being and prosperity of one and all." 

Christians across the country visited churches and participated in midnight mass prayers. 

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: On the occasion of Christmas, midnight mass prayers were held at the Catholic Church in Ujjain. pic.twitter.com/GTV3N4MfKj

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VIDEO | Christmas 2023: Midnight mass prayers were held at St Vincent De Paul Pro Cathedral in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.#Christmas pic.twitter.com/avgQXvnfBK

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VIDEO | People offer prayers at Mount St Mary Church in Bandra, Mumbai on the occasion of Christmas. pic.twitter.com/rijZ5PDYRr

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Archbishop Felix Toppo of a church in Ranchi said, "I extend my warm wishes & wish everyone happy Christmas...It is a big festival for us...Our Lord has taught us to serve the people & therefore we thank the Lord on this day."

#WATCH | Jharkhand: "I extend my warm wishes & wish everyone happy Christmas...It is a big festival for us...Our Lord has taught us to serve the people & therefore we thank the Lord on this day...," says Archbishop Felix Toppo https://t.co/7EEeSzJhBr pic.twitter.com/8VNtGTujvh

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#WATCH Tamil Nadu: On the occasion of Christmas, special prayers were held at St Luke's Church in Chennai's Anna Nagar. pic.twitter.com/SFthw4ebmf

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