Former Chief Minister of Puducherry, Velu Narayanasamy, extended warm greetings on the occasion of Christmas, saying that the message of peace and harmony should be spread globally.
Visitors who had gathered at the iconic church on Mall Road to attend or witness the prayers were left dismayed when, as the clock struck 12, the service did not begin. Many had specifically planned their trips to Shimla to attend this event.
As the country celebrates the winter festival of Christmas, people in Shimla felt disappointed as the midnight prayers were cancelled following the bad health of the father of the church.
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 12 (ANI): The Easter midnight prayers were held at 'Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church' in Panaji without an assembled congregation keeping with the restrictions in place due to the nationwide lockdown.