President Kovind, PM Modi greet people on Christmas

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on Christmas.

“Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope this festival nurtures peace and prosperity, and helps strengthen harmony in society. Let us follow Christ’s teachings of love, compassion, and charity, committing ourselves to the welfare of our society and nation,” Kovind tweeted.

Modi said the life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world.

“Merry Christmas! The life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world. May his path keep showing the way in building a just and inclusive society. May everybody be happy and healthy,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also tweeted, “My heartiest greetings to the citizens of our country on the auspicious occasion of Christmas today. As we celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus Christ we must also follow the virtues of compassion, kindness and forgiveness shown by him.”