**Executive Summary**
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a Christmas luncheon at the Vice-President's Enclave on December 19, 2025. He extended Christmas and New Year greetings. The event emphasized the importance of the Christian community's contributions to nation-building and the need for collective effort to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Christmas Luncheon:**
* Vice-President of India hosted a Christmas Luncheon at the Vice-President's Enclave on December 19, 2025.
* Warm greetings of Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year were extended.
* **Vice-President's Message:**
* Christmas conveys a message of love, hope, and charity.
* The spirit of Christmas should extend beyond the season into everyday life.
* **Appreciation of Christian Community:**
* The Christian community's contributions to nation-building, particularly in education, healthcare, and tribal community upliftment, are valued.
* The Christian community is urged to continue contributing to nation-building.
* **Viksit Bharat by 2047:**
* Achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires collective effort from all sections of society.
* Protecting the environment and adopting Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) are crucial for combating climate change and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
* **Attendees:**
* The event was attended by the Governor of West Bengal, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Union Ministers of State, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Pastors, Reverend Fathers and Sisters, and senior representatives from various church administrations across India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Christian Community**
* **Impact:** Appreciated for contributions to nation-building and encouraged to continue contributing.
* **Action Required:** Continue valuable contributions to nation-building and consider adopting Mission LiFE to support environmental sustainability.
**All Sections of Society**
* **Impact:** Emphasized as crucial for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
* **Action Required:** Collective effort towards nation-building and environmental protection.
**Government and Officials**
* **Impact:** The Vice-President highlighted the vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision.
* **Action Required:** Support and promote collective efforts toward achieving the Viksit Bharat vision, including environmental initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat by 2047: A vision for India's development by 2047, emphasized by the Vice President in the context of collective effort and nation-building.
Vice-President's Enclave: The location of the Christmas Luncheon hosted by the Vice-President of India.
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment): An initiative to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, advocated by the Vice President.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Hosts Christmas Luncheon at
Vice-President’s Enclave
Christmas conveys a timeless message of love, hope and
charity: Vice President
Vice President appreciates the invaluable contributions of the
Christian community to nation-building
Collective Effort of All Sections Essential to Realise Viksit
Bharat by 2047: Vice-President
प्रव तथ: 19 DEC 2025 6:01PM by PIB Delhi
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a Christmas Luncheon at the Vice-President’s
Enclave today, ahead of Christmas, and extended warm greetings of Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to all.
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, hosted a Christmas Luncheon
at the Vice-President’s Enclave today, ahead of Christmas, and extended warm
greetings of Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose; Deputy Chairman, Rajya… pic.t
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 19, 2025
The Vice-President said that Christmas conveys a timeless message of love, hope and charity. He urged
that the spirit of Christmas be carried beyond the season and reflected in everyday life.
The Vice-President commended and appreciated the invaluable contributions of the Christian community
to nation-building, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, and the upliftment of tribal
communities and the underprivileged.
The Vice-President urged the Christian community to continue their valuable contributions to nation-
building. Referring to the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, he said that achieving the
goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 would require collective effort from all sections of society. He further
underscored the importance of protecting the environment and encouraged the adoption of
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to combat climate change and achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals.The celebration was attended by the Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose; Deputy Chairman,
Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Union Ministers of State, Shri George Kurian and Shri Suresh Gopi;
Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Pastors, Reverend Fathers and Sisters, and senior representatives
from various church administrations across India, along with other distinguished guests.
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