"Compassion is stronger than hatred": Congress President Kharge extends Easter greetings

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended Easter wishes and said the resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds people that "compassion is stronger than hatred and truth triumphs over evil".
He also expressed hope that this auspicious occasion brings "joy, peace, amity and harmony" to light the path ahead.
In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Our warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter, which symbolises renewal of hope for a better tomorrow. The eternal significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection is that compassion is stronger than hatred and truth triumphs over evil."
"As we celebrate Easter Sunday, may joy, peace, amity, and harmony illuminate our path ahead. #HappyEaster," he added.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished everyone a "blessed" and "joyous" Easter. On the occasion, he wished for joy and harmony all around.
"Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Easter. This Easter is special because, world over, the Jubilee Year is being observed with immense fervour. May this sacred occasion inspire hope, renewal and compassion in every person. May there be joy and harmony all around," PM Modi posted on X.
Similarly, Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday extended Easter greetings to citizens across the country, with a special message for Christian communities observing the holy festival.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who had risen on the third day after being crucified by the Romans, according to the Bible. The celebration is done on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the equinox.
Christians who celebrate Easter also have other rituals and ceremonies in the prior week, terming it as 'Holy Week.' The Holy week consists of Palm Sunday (marking Jesus' entry into Jerusalem), Spy Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and ends with Easter.
There are multiple traditions followed worldwide during Easter. The Easter bunny, along with his 'easter eggs' is a symbol during the holidays, with people hiding eggs for children and playing games.
Easter is determined by the lunar and solar calendars. Easter is celebrated in Western Christianity on the first Sunday after the first full moon, which occurs on or after the vernal (spring) equinox, which usually occurs between March 22 and April 25. The date for Easter changes from year to year.
The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. As a result, the Easter date for the Eastern Church may differ from that of the Western Church. (ANI)