President, Vice-President greet people on Christmas

Odisha Channel Bureau New Delhi, Dec 24: President of India Pranab Mukherjee has greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas.“On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters.I wish everyone a merry Christmas,” the President said in his message.“As we light the candles for Christmas this year, let us rekindle in our minds and hearts the teachings of love and compassion of Lord Jesus Christ.May the spirit of caring and sharing pervade our beings.Let us on this day resolve to apply the divine teachings of Lord Jesus in our daily lives.Let us strive ceaselessly for peace on earth and goodwill among men,” Mukherjee said.Vice-President of India M.Hamid Ansari has also conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.“I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all our citizens on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.As we celebrate the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ, let us commit ourselves to his noble message of peaceful coexistence, universal brotherhood and love and compassion for all.May the festival bring peace, prosperity and happiness for all,” Ansari said in his message.