“We are people of many different races, tribes and religions, who are
knit together by common history, common interests and common
ideals. Our diversity may be great but the things that unite us are
stronger than the things that divide us. On an occasion like this, I
always remind people about our firmly rooted policy on religious
tolerance. Families of all creeds and colour can rely on these
assurances. We have no intention of favouring one religion at the
expense of another. Subject to overriding
need to preserve law and order, it is our determination that everyone
should have absolute liberty to practise his beliefs. It is befitting on
this momentous day, on behalf of my ministers and myself, to send
a special word of gratitude to all Christian missions. Let me
conclude this with a personal message. I extend my greetings to all
our people who are christians on this great feast day. Let us forget
the difference in our religion and remember the common
brotherhood before God, by dedicating ourselves afresh to the great
tasks which lie before us.”
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