Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Andhra Leaders Celebrate Christmas
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer attended Christmas celebrations in Vijayawada.
They talked about the importance of peace, love, and helping others, which are key teachings of Jesus Christ.
Naidu mentioned that his government is giving money to Christians for scholarships, church repairs, and trips to Jerusalem.
The celebrations included Christmas carols, prayers, and a cake-cutting ceremony.
Many religious leaders were present, and the community appreciated the government's support.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer attended Christmas celebrations in Vijayawada.
Naidu and Nazeer emphasized the values of peace, love, and selfless service from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The celebrations included Christmas carols, prayers, and a cake-cutting ceremony.
Naidu highlighted the contributions of Christian institutions in education and healthcare and mentioned government welfare schemes benefiting the Christian community.
The government has allocated Rs 22 crore to over 44,000 Christians for various purposes, including scholarships and church repairs.
- Who
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, First Lady Sameera Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, religious leaders, and community members
- What
- Christmas celebrations and speeches by Naidu and Nazeer
- When
- Monday and Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- A Plus Convention Centre and Lok Bhavan, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate Christmas, highlight the contributions of Christian institutions, and emphasize government welfare measures
Government Support
Religious Community
Government Welfare
Government Support
The government has implemented welfare schemes benefiting the Christian community, including financial assistance and scholarships.
Religious Community
Christian institutions have contributed significantly to education and healthcare, and the community appreciates the government's support.
- Event
- Christmas celebrations
- Location
- Lok Bhavan, Vijayawada
- Attendees
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, First Lady Sameera Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, religious leaders, and community members
- Key Values Emphasized
- Peace, love, selfless service, kindness, compassion
- Government Welfare Schemes
- NTR Bharosa, Thalliki Vandanam, post-matric scholarships, financial assistance
- Funds Allocated
- Rs 22 crore to over 44,000 Christians
- Institutions Mentioned
- AC College, Loyola College, Shamrock International School, Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vijayawada Baptist Churches, Roman Catholic Mission, Church of South India, Maranatha Ministries, Evangelical Church of India, Godavari Diocesan Office of Presbyter
- Notable Alumni
- N T Rama Rao
