LG, his advisors, mainstream leaders extend greetings on the eve of Christmas

Srinagar, Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and his advisors have in their separate messages extended warm greetings to the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. Several mainstream leaders including former Chief Ministers Dr Farooq Abdullah , Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba have also conveyed their Christmas greetings to the people.
In his message, the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha observed that Christmas is a day to remember the pious teachings of Jesus Christ. He said that the message of peace and compassion preached by Jesus Christ is as valid Thursday as it was thousand years ago.
“I pray that we all try to emulate his life lessons, wisdom and be loving and compassionate towards one another and work selflessly for the betterment of the society”, said the Lt Governor.
In his message of greetings , Advisor to Governor Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar Bhatnagar said that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ and this festival reaffirms our faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus for the enlightenment of humanity.“Let us all imbibe the Jesus Christ’s teachings of love, compassion and humanity on this holy festival and commit ourselves to the welfare of our nation and society”, Advisor Bhatnagar added.The Advisor also prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his message of greeting, the Advisor Baseer Ahmad Khan expressed hope that the festival would usher peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir besides being a harbinger of communal harmony and brotherhood.He said that the region has a long standing history of celebrating the festivals irrespective of their religious beliefs.The Advisor said that the message of peace, love and compassion as preached by Jesus Christ are more relevant in present era and we should religiously follow those.
National Conference Party President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have also greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.Praying for the furtherance of peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah said brotherhood, harmony and amity form the integral basis of J&k’s rich legacy and should be nurtured and strengthened.
General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President  Nasir Aslam Wani;Senior Party Leaders, Parent body, YNC Women’s Wing, legal and Minority cell leaders have also extended Christmas greetings to the people praying for increased prospects of peace and prospects in Jammu and Kashmir.