Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on Christmas.

"May this special day further the spirit of harmony and joy in our society," he said.

He tweeted, ”Merry Christmas! May this special day further the spirit of harmony and joy in our society. We recall the noble thoughts of Lord Christ and the emphasis on serving society.”

Merry Christmas! May this special day further the spirit of harmony and joy in our society. We recall the noble thoughts of Lord Christ and the emphasis on serving society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2022

Modi also on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP co-founder Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary, and said his contribution to India is indelible. Vajpayee led the BJP to power at the Centre in the 90s and remained India's prime minister for six years.

Modi tweeted, "Tributes to Atal Ji on his Jayanti. His contribution to India is indelible. His leadership and vision motivate millions of people." He also paid homage to freedom fighter and educationist Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary.

Tributes to Atal Ji on his Jayanti. His contribution to India is indelible. His leadership and vision motivate millions of people. pic.twitter.com/tDYNKiGXxj

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2022

He said Malaviya, the key figure behind the foundation of the Banaras Hindu University, dedicated his life to empowering education sector and will always be remembered for this.

मां भारती की महान संतान महामना पंडित मदन मोहन मालवीय जी को उनकी जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। देश के शिक्षा जगत की समृद्धि के लिए उन्होंने अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया, जिसके लिए वे सदैव स्मरणीय रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/ITyTvakDxK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2022

He was a great son of mother India, Modi said.