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The Indian e-paper “The Hindu” reports on Christmas celebrations taking place in the Vizianagaram and Parvatipuram-Manyam districts. Major churches are preparing for Christmas with prayers and activities. TDP MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra organized a pre-Christmas celebration in Parvatipuram, praising Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s financial support for pastors and highlighting the TDP government’s efforts to promote communal harmony and welfare for Christian families.

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Christmas Spirit Brightens Vizianagaram and Parvatipuram Ahead of Holiday

Parvatipuram/Vizianagaram, December 23, 2025 – Churches across Vizianagaram and Parvatipuram-Manyam districts are adorned for the upcoming Christmas celebrations on December 25th. SIIMS Baptist Church, Roman Catholic Church, Canadian Baptist Church and many others in Vizianagaram are bustling with religious activity including special prayers, devotional concerts, and charitable initiatives.

Public representatives from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are actively participating in pre-Christmas festivities. In Parvatipuram, TDP MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra hosted a celebration for the Christian community and others on Tuesday.

During the event, MLA Chandra lauded Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s decision to provide an honorarium of ₹5,000 to 8,427 pastors across the state. He further emphasized the TDP government’s commitment to the welfare of Christian families and the maintenance of communal harmony within the state.

Looking ahead, Chandra announced plans to organize a special “praja darbar” (public grievance forum) soon in the Parvatipuram constituency.

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