New Delhi:
Mary Millben, an African-American singer and actress identified for her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday exchanged Christmas greetings with him and praised him for honouring Jesus Christ at an occasion.
After PM Modi attended Christmas celebrations on the headquarters of the Catholic Church in India, Ms Millben posted on X, “Bless you, @PMOIndia. Jesus Christ is the best present and instance of affection. Thanks, PM Modi, for honouring my Savior Jesus Christ publicly on the @IndianBishops Christmas Celebration. Your phrases touched me… Merry Christmas to all my brothers and sisters in India.”
PM Modi later responded by posting a message, “The teachings of Lord Christ have a good time love, concord, and brotherhood. It can be crucial that all of us work to make this spirit stronger.”
Ms Millben had first met PM Modi in June 2023 when he was on a state go to to the US.
She is the singer who carried out the Indian nationwide anthem on the Ronald Reagan Constructing in Washington, D.C., in 2023. Following her efficiency, she touched the ft of PM Modi to hunt his blessings, attracting big media consideration.
Ms Millben earlier referred to as the Citizenship (Modification) Act (CAA) a “true act of democracy,” commending the Indian PM for offering refuge to persecuted spiritual minorities. She urged the US authorities to recognise his management and enhance diplomatic relations with India.
On one other event, she highlighted PM Modi’s efforts in direction of girls’s empowerment, suggesting that he’s one of the best chief for India’s progress and advocating for extra girls in management roles within the nation.
She additionally praised PM Modi’s management in the course of the ongoing points in Manipur, stating that he “will at all times battle on your freedom” and emphasised the arrogance India has in him as a pacesetter.
The singer has typically expressed deep affection for India, stating, “I really like India.”
On Monday, talking on the Christmas occasion hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Convention of India (CBCI) at its headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi condemned makes an attempt to incite violence in society, highlighting that Jesus Christ’s teachings promote love, concord and brotherhood.
He additionally condemned final week’s terror assault at Germany’s Magdeburg Christmas Market, the place a Sports activities Utility Automobile drove right into a crowd, killing 4 girls and a nine-year-old baby, whereas injuring 205 individuals, together with seven Indians.