Tamil Nadu Leaders Use Christmas Messages to Stress Unity and Minority Welfare

Stalin linked Jesus’ teachings to the Thirukkural to underline his government’s pledge to protect Christian welfare.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin hailed Jesus as a symbol of love, patience and mercy in his Christmas greetings.
Stalin said his Dravidian Model government designs schemes for Christian welfare and called his administration a protector of minority rights.
He reaffirmed the principle of “everything for everyone” and connected Jesus’ message with Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami emphasized faith, love and compassion, praying for peace, truth and stronger brotherhood across communities.
Palaniswami wished Christians prosperity, education and good health and reiterated allegiance to the path of MGR and Jayalalithaa as Chennai prepared for celebrations.