Christmas in India
In India, right-wing Hindu militants celebrated after bail in Christmas vandalism case
Six Bajrang Dal members accused of vandalizing Christmas decorations at Raipur’s Magneto Mall were released on bail and publicly welcomed by supporters with garlands, drums, and slogans, drawing criticism and highlighting continuing communal tensions in India.
January 5, 2026
Congress condemns India’s ruling BJP over Nagpur Christian priest’s arrest
Opposition leaders condemn the arrest of Father Sudhir and 11 others during a Christmas prayer in Nagpur, accusing the BJP and Bajrang Dal of harassment and demanding the immediate release of those arrested.
January 1, 2026
Advocacy group decries sevenfold increase in attacks on India's Christians in letter to home minister
India's United Christian Forum has highlighted a steep rise in cases of attacks against Christians in India over the past decade, with annual incidents increasing from 127 in 2014 to 834 in 2024.
December 26, 2025