2008-12-27 13:05:29

Prime Minister, President Wish Nation Christmas Joy


(December 12, 2008) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pratibha Devisingh Patil have joined scores of other socio-political leaders in India to wish Christians the joy of Christmas. “On the joyous occasion of Christmas, let us recall the teachings of Jesus Christ and pledge to dedicate ourselves to spread his universal message of love and compassion,” Patil said in her message. She urged to ensure that “people from the disadvantaged sections of the society are also able to participate in this celebration, which is indeed the spirit of Christmas.” Manmohan Singh greeted the nation saying that Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, is an occasion for hope and happiness and provides an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of sharing and brotherhood. He also said that we should rededicate ourselves on this occasion to imbibe the life and teachings of Christ for the welfare of humankind. He urged the people to work for the uplift of the needy and underprivileged. Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people saying Christ’s “teachings have the potential to imbibe the divine element in our lives.” The festival, he said, reminds us of spiritual effulgence of Jesus Christ’s teachings that could help realise the vision of a peaceful and harmonious world.







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