African-American singer and actress Mary Millben, known for her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday exchanged Christmas greetings with him and hailed him for honouring Jesus Christ at an event.
After PM Modi attended Christmas celebrations at the headquarters of the Catholic Church in India, Millben posted on X, "Bless you, @PMOIndia. Jesus Christ is the greatest gift and example of love. Thank you, PM Modi, for honouring my Savior Jesus Christ publicly at the @IndianBishops Christmas Celebration. Your words touched me. Merry Christmas to all my brothers and sisters in India."
PM Modi later responded by posting a message, "The teachings of Lord Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood. It is important that we all work to make this spirit stronger."
Millben had first met PM Modi in June 2023 when he was on a state visit to the US.
She is the singer who performed the Indian national anthem at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., in 2023. Following her performance, she touched the feet of PM Modi to seek his blessings, attracting huge media attention.
Millben earlier called the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) a "true act of democracy," commending the Indian PM for granting asylum to persecuted religious minorities. She urged the US government to recognize his leadership and improve diplomatic relations with India.
On another day, she pointed out the work of PM Modi towards women's empowerment, saying that he is the best leader for India's development and that the country needs more women leaders.
She also appreciated the leadership skills of PM Modi in Manipur issues by saying that he "will always fight for your freedom" and further stated that the confidence that India has in him is a great sign.
The singer has always confessed deep love for India. He says, "I love India."
On Monday, speaking at the Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) at its headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi condemned attempts to incite violence in society, citing that Jesus Christ's teachings promote love, harmony, and brotherhood.
He also condemned last week's terror attack at Germany's Magdeburg Christmas Market, where a Sports Utility Vehicle drove into a crowd, killing four women and a nine-year-old child, while injuring 205 people, including seven Indians.
Read also| US House Panel Accuses Matt Gaetz of Paying for Sex and Drugs, Obstructing Congress
Read also| Trump Threatens to Reclaim Control of Panama Canal
