Maharashtra CM lauds Christian contribution to society

(December 23, 2011) The chief minister of western India’s Maharashtra state has said that Christians are a peaceful community that has always contributed in various sectors across the country. “I must appreciate the contribution of the Christian community in the field of education, health and social services throughout the state of Maharashtra and across the country,” Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said on Thursday at a Christmas breakfast hosted for Christian leaders by the National Council of Churches. Chavan said that Christians have always remained peaceful and worked for unity at a time when efforts are made to divide communities. The chief minister also extended his Christmas greetings to the community. Church of North India Bishop Paul Dupare along with other clergy felicitated Chavan on the occasion.