Meghalaya BJP condemns attempts to disrupt Christmas celebrations, demands punishment

The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded strict punishment for those attempting to disrupt Christmas celebrations in several parts of India.
“BJP Meghalaya stands with every ordinary Indian in demanding that the criminals who have carried out these deplorable acts and have offended the sentiment of every citizen of our nation be arrested, be tried and be punished according to the strictest provisions under the law,” Meghalaya BJP spokesperson, Mariahom Kharkrang said.
The IPS officer-turned politician said, “such acts go against the very nature of Indian civilisation, attacks every principle, each value that we hold dear and paints an entire nation in a negative hue.”
Kharkrang said, Christmas is a festival that celebrates the bond of love which unites every living being on earth.
“It’s a festival that’s celebrated with zeal and fervour by every community in the nation and holds a special place in the hearts of every Indian, irrespective of caste, creed or religion,” he said.
“A visit to many parts of the country leaves one awestruck at the scale and gaiety of the festivities that are indulged in by one and all on Christmas Day,” the BJP Spokesperson said.
However, Kharkrang said, it was only a “handful of individuals” who have indulged in “acts of hate”, with the sole objective of disrupting, disrespecting and disturbing the spirit of Christmas and the message of universal love.
“BJP, as a party, believes in the unity and equality of all religions, holds firm faith in the Constitution of India and stands ready to fiercely protect each citizen’s right to celebrate every festival, in a manner that an individual deems fit.
This remains non-negotiable for every member of our party,” the BJP leader said
Kharkrang said, “there are some, who for narrow political gains, are working hard to establish acts of few petty criminals as orchestrated and planned organisational programmes.”
“Meghalaya Bharatiya Janata Party would like to point out that Prime Minister himself, along with top party leaders, participates in Christmas Service year after year, 2025 being no exception. It’s an example that serves as an inspiration for every member of our party,” he said.
“Can the parties who are trying to turn criminal acts into political mileage provide one example of their non-Christian leaders taking part in Christmas celebrations,” Kharkrang asked.
Meanwhile, the Kharkrang said Meghalaya BJP is in constant touch with their counterparts in states where such acts have been committed, to ensure not a single individual engaged in such acts evades punishment.