May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail — PM Modi on Good Friday
Published on Apr 18, 2025
By IANS
- NEW DELHI — On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the
sacrifice of Jesus Christ and urged people to embrace kindness and compassion,
praying that the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevails.
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- Taking to social media, PM Modi shared a heartfelt
message, acknowledging the spiritual significance of the day.
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- “On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus
Christ. This day inspires us to cherish kindness and compassion and always be
large-hearted. May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail,” PM
Modi wrote in a post on X.
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- Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, or
Black Friday, commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at
Calvary.
- Read: Christians gear up for Good Friday, Easter Sunday during Holy Week
- It is observed by Christians across the globe as a day of
mourning, reflection, and prayer. The day falls on the Friday preceding Easter
Sunday and holds deep religious and emotional importance, symbolising Jesus
Christ’s suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate act of redemption for humanity.
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- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also remembered the profound
sacrifice of Christ and reflected on the values Jesus stood for. In a post on
X, he said, “On this solemn day, I join everyone in remembering the sacrifice
of Jesus Christ. His life is a timeless call to serve with humility and embrace
compassion in our everyday actions.”
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- Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha,
said in a post on X, "May this Good Friday fill every heart with
compassion, kindness, and love, and bring peace to all."
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- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge echoed similar
sentiments and extended his wishes on the occasion. “Wishing you a blessed Good
Friday. May the essence of compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and empathy
continue to inspire our actions. Let us embrace the values of humanity,
kindness, and peace in our shared existence,” he posted on X.
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- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the day reminds
people never to lose faith in compassion. "May this blessed day remind us
all that Lord Jesus taught us never to lose faith in the power of love,
compassion and forgiveness," she wrote on X.
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- According to the New Testament, Good Friday marks the
crucifixion of Jesus Christ by Roman authorities under the governance of
Pontius Pilate. Jesus was accused of blasphemy by the Jewish religious leaders
for claiming to be the Son of God and was eventually sentenced to death by
crucifixion.