PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind extend greetings on Christmas

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday (December 25, 2021) extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Christmas. The greetings as the nation celebrated the festival amid restrictions in public places due to the pandemic.

PM Modi took to Twitter and recalled the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, adding that they placed topmost emphasis on service, kindness and humility.

"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," PM Modi tweeted.

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— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2021

Additionally, President Ram Nath Kovind called for adopting the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives on the occasion. 

"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 and liberty and adopt the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives," tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

President Ram Nath Kovind extends greetings on Christmas pic.twitter.com/22tcMeymjd

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2021

Christmas is being widely celebrated across the country with much fervour.

Midnight mass was held at several churches in Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, West Bengal, Karnataka following COVID protocols.

Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 and marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is commemorated by the Christian community and others across the globe by singing carols and exchanging gifts, as the festival aims to spread the message of peace and prosperity.

(With ANI inputs)