Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the Christmas celebrations organized by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) at the CBCI Center premises in New Delhi. During this, he said that this opportunity to join you all in the joy of Christmas, this day is going to be memorable for all of us. This occasion is also special because this year 80 years of the establishment of CBCI are being completed. On this occasion, I congratulate CBCI and all the people associated with it.
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Modi said that just a few weeks ago, His Excellency Cardinal George Cuquad was honored with the title of Cardinal by His Holiness Pope Francis. The Government of India had officially sent a high level delegation under the leadership of Union Minister George Kurien to this event. When a son of India reaches this height of success, it is natural for the entire country to be proud. He said that the children of India, wherever they are in the world… in whatever trouble they are… today’s India considers it its duty to save them from every crisis.
The Prime Minister said that India gives priority to human interest along with national interest in its foreign policy. At the time of Corona, the whole world saw and felt it. He said that in the last 10 years, 25 crore people in our country have defeated poverty. This happened because a hope arose among the poor that yes, the war against poverty can be won. In the last 10 years, India has become the 5th largest economy from the 10th largest economy. This happened because we believed in ourselves.
Modi said the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood. It is important that we all work to strengthen this spirit. However, I feel very sad when attempts are made to spread violence and create disruption in society. He said that just a few days ago, we saw what happened in the Christmas market in Germany. It is essential that we come together to fight such challenges!
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He said that I am confident that the collective efforts of all of us will take our country forward. Developed India is the goal of all of us and we have to achieve it together. It is our responsibility towards the coming generations to give them a bright India. He said that Christmas becomes even more special as you begin the Jubilee Year, which holds great significance for all of you. I wish you all the best for the various initiatives planned for the Jubilee year. This time, for the jubilee year, you have chosen a theme that revolves around hope. The Holy Bible sees hope as a source of strength and peace!