Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his Cabinet colleagues and other leaders of the State have extended Christmas greetings to the people of the State.
Governor Yadav said that Jesus Christ's messages of love, harmony, compassion, non-violence and peace are worthy of emulation. Our country has tradition to celebrate all festivals with mutual brotherhood and harmony. The Governor has wished state's people happiness and prosperity on the occasion.
Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended greetings and best wishes to all people of the State including Christians on Jesus Christ's birth anniversary Christmas. In his message, the Chief Minister said that lord Jesus Christ's messages need to be imbibed in practical life to establish peace and harmony in turbulent modern global society.
He said that lord Jesus Christ has given message of mercy, forgiveness, sacrifice, devotion, compassion and peace for human welfare. lord Jesus Christ's messages are ever relevant to establish human values and dignity of human life in society.
Chouhan said that lord Jesus Christ's teachings and ideals are dedicated to service of human beings. Christmas is also a festival to pray for prosperity and progress.
Minorities Welfare Minister Antar Singh Arya has extended Christmas greetings to people of the state. In his message Arya said that peace can be established in the world by following path shown by lord Jesus Christ.
Arya said that message of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, renunciation and self-less service given centuries ago is still relevant.
Public Relations, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla has extended greetings to state's people on Christmas.
In his message, Shukla said that lord Jesus Christ has given message of love, compassion, non-violence and sacrifice to the world. Shukla said that Christmas inspires us to maintain peace and harmony in society.
Shukla has urged people to celebrate Christmas in atmosphere of harmony following message of lord Jesus Christ.
Bharatiya Janata Party state president and MP Nandkumar Singh Chouhan and state organizational general secretary Arvind Menon extended Christmas greetings to the people wishing them well being and prosperity.
Chouhan said “'lord Jesus Christ preached truth, love and compassion. let us resolve to love our neighbors, promote unity, harmony and lead a true and virtuous life". Menon also conveyed his heartiest greetings to all the Christian brethrens on the occasion.
Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Arun Yadav has extended Christmas greetings to the people wishing them well being and prosperity. He said Jesus Christ, the apostle of peace, preached love, compassion and brotherhood. “His teachings are perhaps more relevant today than ever before, when the world is ridden with hate, greed, intolerance and violence,” he said.