Odisha Governor & CM Greet People on Christmas

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today greeted the people on the occasion of Christmas with the festival being celebrated across the state with gaiety and a spirit of bonhomie.

Describing the festival as a symbol of peace, harmony and brotherhood, the governor in a message wished the people happiness and prosperity.

Patnaik in his message said “Warm greetings and best wishes to all on this joyous occasion of #Christmas. May your lives be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity.

#MerryChristmas.”

Churches across the state were decorated for the occasion as people participated in special prayers and midnight mass.

Elaborate security arrangements were made in communally sensitive Kandhamal district to ensure peaceful celebrations.

Adequate police personnel were deployed in places such as Tumudibandh, Baliguda, Tikabali and district headquarters town of Phulbani, a senior police officer said.