Prime Minister's Office press release · 3 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Prime Minister highlights values of harmony and compassion on Good Friday

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Posted On: 03 APR 2026 9:38AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that Good Friday reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Shri Modi expressed hope that the day deepens the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. He said that brotherhood and hope should guide everyone. In a X post, Shri Modi said; &ldquo;Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all.&rdquo; Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all. &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 3, 2026 ***** MJPS/ST (Release ID: 2248720) Visitor Counter : 965 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister highlights values of harmony and compassion on Good Friday Posted On: 03 APR 2026 9:38AM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that Good Friday reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Shri Modi expressed hope that the day deepens the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. He said that brotherhood and hope should guide everyone. In a X post, Shri Modi said; &ldquo;Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all.&rdquo; Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all. &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 3, 2026 ***** MJPS/ST (Release ID: 2248720) <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that Good Friday reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Shri Modi expressed hope that the day deepens the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">He said that brotherhood and hope should guide everyone.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">In a X post, Shri Modi said;</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">&ldquo;Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all.&rdquo;</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all.</p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2039896697401430122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">*****</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">MJPS/ST</span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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Good Friday 2026 observed on 3 April; PM's message linked Christian observance to national values of harmony and brotherhood—pattern seen in PM's interfaith greetings for cultural-awareness questions.