Leaders across the political spectrum marked Good Friday with solemn tributes, recalling the courage, compassion, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and invoking his timeless message of peace, forgiveness, and humanity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered the courage and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday, describing the day as a reminder to uphold the values of compassion and kindness.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Mr Modi wrote, “On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This day inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion and always be large-hearted. May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail.”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to the message of Good Friday.
“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 said.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shared a similar message, stating, “May this Good Friday fill every heart with compassion, kindness, and love, and bring peace to all.”
Observed on the fifth day of Holy Week, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is marked with solemnity by Christians across the globe.
In India, the observance is particularly significant in states such as Kerala, Goa, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
In different parts of the country, Good Friday is known by local names reflecting the sombre nature of the occasion. In Malayalam, it is called Duhkhavelli, meaning ‘Sad Friday’, while in Tamil, it is referred to as Periya Velli (Big Friday) or Punita Velli (Good Friday).
The day is traditionally marked by prayer services, fasts, and processions in remembrance of Christ’s crucifixion and his message of love, forgiveness, and selflessness.
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