Jammu, Dec 27: Democratic Azad Party Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on
Wednesday joined the Christian community to celebrate the Christmas in
Udhampur. On the occasion, Mr Azad said that India’s strength lies in its true
diversity and it is reflected in colourful festivals across the country throughout
the year. “In our country we celebrate festivals from all religions since we are
diverse in nature. We respect all religions and our constitution gives freedom
to all human beings to practice the religion of his or her choice,” he said. Mr
Azad said that extremism is the real danger to our secularism and we all
citizens of country must hold together the secular values. He said no one should
encourage extremism since India is a home to all religions.
“We all pray in our own ways but our secular values have kept us united as
nation,” he said.
On the occasion special prayers were arranged by the community led by
Bishop Satoash Thomas, Bishop Ashish Matto, Bishop Sadiua and chairman
Rajan Sabharwal.
People from all walks of life joined the function and prayed for the humanity
in general and country in particular.
The leaders from the community thanked to Mr Azad for joining them on this
special occasion. Mr Azad was also thankful to the community for inviting him
to grace the occasion. Among others who were present on the occasion were
John Matoo, Pr Charandas, Pr Radhey Thakur, Rajan Saberwal, R.S.Chib
General Secretary DAP, Pritam Kotwal, Ashwani Khajuria, Priti Khajuria,
Latif Mohd, Sardar Tej Bahadur, Sobat Ali, Ashwani Handa, Vishal Chopra,
Anoop Khajuria and others.
Azad joins Christmas celebrations, appreciates India’s Unity in diversity
