Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI: //
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari have greeted the people on on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. In his message President said: “On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I convey warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow countrymen. I wish everyone a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
May this Christmas be an occasion for hope and happiness as well as an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of sharing and brotherhood. As the world lights candles for Christmas this year, may the light of love, kindness and compassion glow in every heart and may peace and goodwill prevail in our midst”.
The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari in his message said that the festival reaffirms our faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus.
“I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all our citizens on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. The festival reaffirms our faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus for the enlightenment of humanity.
May this festival bring peace, harmony and happiness in our lives,” Mr Ansari said.