Christmas 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi, Odisha Governor, BJP VP Jay Panda, others extend greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor, BJP Vice-President Baijayant Jay Panda and other leaders on Thursday extended Christmas greetings to citizens across the country, with special messages for members of the Christian community, as the festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ was observed nationwide.

In a message shared on X, President Murmu conveyed greetings and best wishes to all citizens. Describing Christmas as a festival of joy and enthusiasm, the President said the occasion conveys the message of love and compassion and recalls the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the welfare of humanity.

क्रिसमस के शुभ अवसर पर, मैं सभी देशवासियों, विशेषकर ईसाई  भाईयों और बहनों को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देती हूं। pic.twitter.com/KQ7UM8AvFg

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 25, 2025

“This sacred occasion inspires us to further strengthen the values of peace, harmony, equality, and service in the society. Let us resolve to follow the path shown by Jesus Christ and work towards building a society that promotes kindness and mutual harmony,” she wrote.

She stated that the festival inspires society to strengthen the values of peace, harmony, equality and service, and urged citizens to follow the path shown by Jesus Christ to promote kindness and mutual harmony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared a Christmas message, wishing people a joyful celebration filled with peace, compassion and hope. He said the teachings of Jesus Christ continue to reinforce 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2025

The Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati extended warm Christmas greetings, expressing hope that the sacred season would inspire peace, compassion and goodwill. In the message, the Governor wished people health, happiness and prosperity, while underlining the message of hope and harmony associated with the festival.

Warm Christmas greetings to all. May this sacred season inspire peace, compassion, and goodwill, and may the message of hope and harmony strengthen our shared commitment to service and humanity.
Wishing everyone health, happiness, and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/xDOkX6RG1a

— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) December 25, 2025

BJP Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Jay Panda also greeted citizens on the occasion, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and expressing hope that the festival would bring blessings, happiness and good cheer.

Merry Christmas!
May it be filled with blessings, good cheer & happiness 🎄

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) December 25, 2025

Christmas Observed Across Odisha

The greetings from national and state leaders coincided with widespread Christmas celebrations across Odisha. Churches in several parts of the state witnessed large congregations late into Wednesday night as devotees gathered for special midnight services marking the birth of Jesus Christ.

In Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, churches reported steady footfall from the evening onwards, with prayers, hymns and Bible readings forming the core of the midnight masses. Devotees were seen offering prayers before nativity scenes depicting the birth of Christ.

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Christmas services and celebrations are scheduled to continue through the day at churches across the state, with devotees participating in prayers and community observances marking the festival.