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Hyderabad, Dec.20 (PMI): Minister for Panchayt Raj and Rural Development Minister Dhanasari Anasuya, who is popularly known as Seethakka, said that the newly elected Congress government led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would safeguard communal harmony in the Telangana State.
The Minister was the chief guest in the Christmas celebrations organised by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat Christian Employees Association at the Secretariat here on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the people would celebrate the Christmas festival on the birthday of Jesus Christ, who is the savior of the world, with full of joy and happiness all over the world.
She commended the Christian community for rendering exemplary services in the fields of education and medicine. The Minister appealed to people to live in peace and brotherhood and said that the State government would provide protection to the Christians.
Edward Williams, who attended as main speaker in the meeting, cut the Christmas cake. Williams said that “ Jesus came into the world to forgive sins”.
He explained the uniqueness of the Christmas festival and how to attain and share God’s love. Williams exhorted all the people to practice the principles of peace taught by Lord Jesus.
Protocol Director Arvinder Singh and retired IAS officer Vijayakumar extended their greetings. Secretariat Church Choir and members sung the Christmas carols under the direction of music director PJD Kumar.
Telangana Secretariat Employees Association Vice President E. Chittibabu presided over the function. Association members Suwarnaraju, Sasibhushan, Premalala, Devaraju, Vikram, Manorama, Swaminathan Bhoompag Jacob Ross, and others participated. Secretariat employees also participated in large numbers in the celebrations. (PMI)
