Vice-President Hosts Christmas Luncheon at Vice-President’s Enclave
Christmas conveys a timeless message of love, hope and charity: Vice President
Vice President appreciates the invaluable contributions of the Christian community to nation-building
Collective Effort of All Sections Essential to Realise Viksit Bharat by 2047: Vice-President
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a Christmas Luncheon at the Vice-President’s Enclave today, ahead of Christmas, and extended warm greetings of Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
The Vice-President said that Christmas conveys a timeless message of love, hope and charity. He urged that the spirit of Christmas be carried beyond the season and reflected in everyday life.
The Vice-President commended and appreciated the invaluable contributions of the Christian community to nation-building, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, and the upliftment of tribal communities and the underprivileged.
The Vice-President urged the Christian community to continue their valuable contributions to nation-building. Referring to the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, he said that achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 would require collective effort from all sections of society. He further underscored the importance of protecting the environment and encouraged the adoption of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The celebration was attended by the Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose; Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Union Ministers of State, Shri George Kurian and Shri Suresh Gopi; Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Pastors, Reverend Fathers and Sisters, and senior representatives from various church administrations across India, along with other distinguished guests.
