Christmas Vandalism and the Modi Government’s Moral Collapse
There is something profoundly disturbing—and morally indefensible—about Christians in India being forced to celebrate Christmas under fear. Reports of vandalism in several Indian states, which too governed by the BJP, are simply unacceptable. Organised mobs attacking Christmas trees, tearing them down, disrupting prayer meetings, and indulging in intimidation masquerading as “cultural assertion” are not stray incidents. They form a pattern. And that pattern points squarely to a failure of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s NDA regime. Let us be clear: vandalism targeting Christian festivities is unacceptable—full stop. It violates the Constitution, tramples upon India’s civilisational ethos, and mocks the very idea of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. That many such incidents have surfaced from BJP-ruled states—Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand—makes the government’s silence not merely awkward, but damning. The hypocrisy is impossible to miss. On one hand, Prime Minister Modi attends a Christmas morning mass at a Delhi church, delivering lofty sermons on harmony and unity. On the other, his party presides over states where Christmas celebrations are disrupted, Christian symbols vandalised, and minorities intimidated with impunity. Symbolism without substance is not statesmanship—it is theatre.
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Christmas is not a political provocation. It is the single most significant festival for India’s Christian community, a peaceful celebration rooted in faith, charity, and goodwill. Jesus Christ never preached hatred, vengeance, or domination. His message—much like the core philosophy of Sanātana Dharma—centred on compassion, coexistence, humility, and moral restraint. To target Christians during Christmas is not an assertion of Hindu identity; it is a betrayal of it. What makes these incidents even more alarming is the broader context. Across Europe, particularly in France, viral videos show aggressive intimidation of Christmas celebrations by Islamist extremists. India must not mirror Europe’s failures—either through radical intimidation or through majoritarian vigilantism. Civilisational confidence is demonstrated by the protection of minorities, not by allowing mobs—real or manufactured—to dictate the streets. And yes, every possibility must be investigated. If Hindu fanatics are involved, they must face the harshest consequences. If opposition-backed provocateurs are staging incidents to defame the government, they too must be exposed and punished without mercy. There can be no selective outrage and no political shielding. Hate crimes, regardless of the perpetrator’s ideology, demand exemplary punishment. The troubling truth is this: such vandalism thrives not because the Indian state is weak, but because it is selectively strong. Bulldozers roll swiftly when the accused fit a convenient narrative. Laws move at lightning speed when it suits political optics. But when minorities are targeted by those claiming ideological proximity to power, the system suddenly develops amnesia.
Prime Minister Modi cannot outsource moral responsibility to state governments or local police. Leadership is not about curated photographs in churches or scripted speeches on pluralism. It is about ensuring that every Indian—Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Jain, Parsi and Buddhist—can practise their faith without fear. Silence from the top emboldens the worst elements at the bottom. India’s strength has never lain in religious uniformity, but in civilisational pluralism. The BJP rose to power promising decisive governance and national self-confidence. Allowing vandalism against Christian celebrations not only shatters that promise—it damages India’s global standing and corrodes its internal harmony. This is not a plea for appeasement. It is a demand for justice. Those who vandalise Christmas celebrations must be arrested, prosecuted, and punished in a manner that deters repetition. Not quietly released. Not politically protected. Not conveniently forgotten. If the Modi government truly believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family—then it must prove it where it matters most: on the ground, in law enforcement, and in action. Anything less is not governance. It is complicity. And history, unlike press conferences, does not forget.
