Lord Jesus symbolizes love and brotherhood that can defeat violence, hatred, jealousy, and sorrow: Mr. Bhupesh Baghel

The Chief Minister joined the prayers after reaching St. Joseph's Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral.

Christmas greetings from Chief Minister Mr. Baghel to the Christian society and the people of the state

wished for the happiness and prosperity of the state

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached the St. Joseph's Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral in the capital Raipur today and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. He extended Christmas greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state including the Christian community.

        On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said  "today the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ is being celebrated with great pomp all over the world. Cakes and sweets are being made in all the houses,  children have also dressed up for the big day of Christmas celebration. The message of Lord Jesus is applicable to the whole of humanity. He told that only through compassion, love, and service we can reach God, this is the way by which we can win over hatred, jealousy and anger prevailing in life. In this message of Jesus Christ, there is brotherhood and love which can defeat the violence, hatred, jealousy and sorrow spread in the world today". Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that we should serve humanity by following the message of the Lord Jesus to take this human civilization to greater heights of progress. He said that today, on this auspicious day, while offering prayers to Lord Jesus Christ, I congratulate and wish you all."

     On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel celebrated Christmas day by cutting the cake with the people present in the Cathedral. Everyone in the church prayed to the Lord and the church choir presented carols. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel was welcomed by the Christian community and he was presented with a bouquet and shawl. On this occasion, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Housing Board Mr. Kuldeep Juneja, Chairman of the Minorities Commission Mr. Mahendra Chhabra, Mayor Mr. Aijaz Dhebar, Archbishop Victor Henry Thakur at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Vicar General Father Sebastian P., Chief Priest, Father Jose Philip, Basant Tirkey, Father Croslin etc. attended. Similarly, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Bishop the Right Reverend Ajay Umesh James, Pastor Ajay Martin, Deacon Marcus Keju, Deacon K. Khunte, Deacon A. Corey, Deacon Abraham Ras and Diocese Spokesperson Mr. John Rajesh Paul were present along with large number of people from the Christian community.