Christians have been living peacefully in this country: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Extending Christmas greetings to the people of the country, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Christians have been living peacefully in India for centuries.

Singh took to Twitter and wrote, “The message of Christmas is peace, harmony and justice. Christians have been living peacefully in this country for many centuries.”

He further added, “Indian culture is inclusive and accommodative in nature and character. We believe in upholding these values and traditions of our culture.”

Participated in Christmas Celebrations organised by Christmas Catholic Bishop's Conference of India in New Delhi today. — Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) December 17, 2015

The message of Christmas is peace, harmony and justice. Christians have been living peacefully in this country for many centuries.

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) December 17, 2015

Indian culture is inclusive and accommodative in nature and character. We believe in upholding these values and traditions of our culture. — Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) December 17, 2015

I also communicated the Prime Minister's message and his best wishes to the Christian community on coming Christmas and new year — Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) December 17, 2015

In the past, several churches were vandalised by some miscreants. The Home Minister had assured strict action against those guilty.