President, PM Modi greet nation on occasion of Easter

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New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Easter.

Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari also greeted the people on the auspicious occasion.

In his message, President Mukherjee said, "The sacred day of Easter is a constant reminder of Jesus Christ's endless love for humanity and inspires people to follow his ideals of truth, sacrifice and forgiveness."

Greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters on Easter #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 27, 2016

The sacred day of Easter is a constant reminder of Jesus Christ’s endless love for humanity #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 27, 2016

May Christ’s teachings inspire each one of us to follow his ideals of love, truth, sacrifice and forgiveness #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 27, 2016

Let hatred & violence find no place in our thoughts; may the humanism which Jesus Christ stood for always guide our path #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 27, 2016

Meanwhile, PM Modi recalled Jesus Christ's inspiring teachings and called for strengthening bonds of harmony and togetherness.

"Easter greetings to people around the world. Let us recall Jesus Christ's inspiring teachings and strengthen bonds of harmony and togetherness," he tweeted.

Easter greetings to people around the world. Let us recall Jesus Christ's inspiring teachings & strengthen bonds of harmony & togetherness. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2016

On the other hand, Hamid Ansari said, "The occasion reminds everyone that love is stronger than hatred. He hoped that the festival will bring peace, harmony and happiness in people's lives," as per ANI.

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley too extended his greetings.

My greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Easter. May its eternal message of joy, hope & peace always prevail among us.— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) March 27, 2016

Others like West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also wished people on Easter.

On this festival of joy, hope and a new beginning, wishing you a Happy Easter — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 27, 2016

Easter greetings to all. May you have a blessed day. — Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) March 27, 2016

Easter signifies resurrection of Jesus Christ after crucifixion and death at Calvary on Good Friday.

Easter also signifies the culmination of 40-day lent period of fasting for Christians.

(With ANI inputs)