Manipur Governor La Ganesan, Chief Minister N Biren and Education Minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state, especially the Christian community, on the occasion of Christmas 2022.
In his message, Ganesan said: “May Christmas bring hope and happiness to our state. We remember the noble teachings of Jesus Christ and recall his efforts towards creating a compassionate and equal society. I wish Christmas to be celebrated by all in its true form and spirit”.
CM Biren in his message said may the festival be celebrated with great pomp and joy by billions of people all over the world as it is an occasion to spread the message of Lord Jesus for peace, brotherhood and forgiveness.
"While celebrating this festival, let us imbibe and take the message of Christmas by involving oneself in the work of spreading peace and harmony in the state and shun involvement in any manner of evil activity," Biren said.
“The true meaning of Christmas is about celebrating peace, love and goodwill towards others. This year has been filled with all sorts of challenges. The good news of Christmas is that even when the world or our circumstances change - the message of Christmas is timeless because Christmas is about the birth of God’s son - Jesus”, said Minister Basanta Kumar in his message.
He added: "Let happiness, good health, prosperity, development and communal harmony spread to every nook and corner of Manipur with the arrival of Christmas".
