New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the Christian community on Monday for its role in the freedom movement and in various fields like healthcare and education, and said the country proudly acknowledges its contribution.
In an interaction with the members of the community at his residence here on Christmas, Modi said the values of compassion, inclusivity and justice for all propagated by Jesus Christ also served as a “guiding light” in his government’s development journey.
Praising the community for playing an important role in giving direction to the society and sense of service, he noted that Mahatma Gandhi had said the Non-cooperation Movement was conceived under the patronage of Sushil Kumar Rudra, the then Principal of St. Stephen’s College.
Christmas celebrated across India
India soaked in the Yuletide spirit as many thronged churches decorated with colourful lights to attend midnight masses and families came together to feast and exchange gifts to celebrate Christmas on Monday.
In Goa and Himachal Pradesh, beaches and popular tourist spots witnessed a huge rush of visitors as many headed out for Christmas weekend getaways. In Delhi too, roads were choked with traffic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Christmas, wishing them joy, peace and prosperity.
PTI