Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended Christmas greetings to the Christian fraternity and the people of the state on the occasion of Christmas.
In his message, he said Christmas marked the birth of Jesus Christ. The Governor described the festival as a joyous occasion that encouraged people to cherish noble ideals.
According to Varma, the life of Jesus symbolised love, forgiveness, truth, compassion, brotherhood, and sacrifice. These values, he said, continued to guide society even today.
Christmas greetings stress love and compassion
Expressing his wishes, Varma said he hoped Christmas would bring joy, love, peace, and prosperity to all. He also urged people to work towards making the world more peaceful and compassionate in the true spirit of the festival.
The Governor concluded by wishing everyone a happy and merry Christmas.