Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Christmas greetings, emphasizing the festival's message of love, compassion, and peace. The state government disbursed over ₹50 crore as honoraria to more than 8,000 Christian pastors, providing ₹6,000 monthly for 12 months. Leaders highlighted Jesus Christ's teachings and the government's commitment to supporting minority communities and upholding Christian faith.