Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his cabinet colleagues have extended greetings and best wishes to state’s people on Christmas.
In her message Patel said that Lord Jesus Christ gave the message of love, harmony, kindness and peace to the world. Governor Patel said that there is a tradition of celebrating all festivals in our country in an atmosphere of harmony and brotherhood. She said that the festival of Christmas also gives us an opportunity to strengthen this tradition. Patel wished peace, prosperity and development of the state and its people on the occasion.
Chief Minister Kamal Nath also extended greetings and best wishes to Christian fellows and all people of the state on Christmas.
In his greeting message, the Chief Minister said that Lord Jesus Christ gave the message of love, mercy, forgiveness, sacrifice, compassion and peace for human welfare. Jesus Christ’s ideals of moral values, world peace and establishment of dignity of human life are ever relevant.
Nath said that great persons and reformers may belong to different communities and religions, but their teachings and ideals call for service to human beings.
Nath said that Christmas is an occasion to pray for progress and prosperity.
Besides, all the newly appointed ministers in the State cabinet also extended their best wishes on the festival of Christmas. Madhya Pradesh Assembly Principal Secretary AP Singh also extended greetings on the festival.