PM Modi visits Cathedral Church on Christmas Day, joins hands before a statue of Jesus Christ; Bishop offers special prayer for the Prime Minister:

News Topical, Digital Desk : On the occasion of Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi this morning. Here he joined the Christian community in prayer. A large number of people from the Christian community of Delhi and North India participated in it. Meanwhile, Bishop of Delhi Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup offered a special prayer for PM Modi. PM Modi said in a post on X, "Participated in the Christmas morning prayer at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. This prayer meeting reflected the eternal message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society."

Best wishes to the countrymen

Earlier, he extended his greetings to the countrymen and expressed hope that the teachings of Jesus Christ would continue to strengthen harmony in society. "Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion, and hope. May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society," PM Modi wrote on the social media platform X.

PM Modi has been participating in programs related to the Christian community.

It should be noted that over the past few years, PM Modi has regularly participated in events related to the Christian community. During Easter in 2023, he attended an event at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi. At Christmas in 2023, he hosted an event at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in Delhi. In 2024, he attended a dinner at the residence of Minister George Kurien and an event organized by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India. Sources said this reflects his regular engagement with the community.

What did Rahul Gandhi say in the video message?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared a video of himself standing near a Christmas tree. He wrote, "Merry Christmas to everyone. May this festival bring happiness, joy, and prosperity to your lives, and fill them with love and compassion."

Vice President extends Christmas greetings

Meanwhile, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also wished people a Merry Christmas. He wrote on X, "Wishing everyone a Christmas filled with hope, love and kindness. May the message of Christ inspire us to build stronger, more caring communities, and may his teachings strengthen our relationships and promote lasting peace."