Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Vandalism of Christmas Decorations in Malls
Some young people and a group called Bhagwa Sena damaged Christmas decorations in malls in Raipur and Ahmedabad.
They also disrupted Christmas services in churches.
The police arrested seven people in Raipur and detained five in Ahmedabad for the vandalism.
The Prime Minister posted a message about peace and harmony on social media, but he did not mention the violence.
Many people are worried about the damage this violence is doing to the unity and peace in India.
The group says they are not against other religious celebrations but want Hindu festivals to be equally celebrated in malls.
Some people think that the government should do more to protect the rights of all religious groups and promote education and understanding.
A group of youths and members of Bhagwa Sena vandalized Christmas decorations at malls in Raipur and Ahmedabad.
Seven people were arrested in Raipur for unlawful entry, verbal abuse, and vandalism, and five were detained in Ahmedabad.
Hindutva warriors also disrupted Christmas services in churches and damaged decorations in other public places.
The Prime Minister posted a message about harmony on social media but did not address the violence.
The group claims they are not opposed to other religious celebrations but want Hindu festivals to be equally celebrated in malls.
- Who
- A group of youths and members of Bhagwa Sena
- What
- Vandalism of Christmas decorations and disruption of Christmas festivities
- When
- December 24 and surrounding days
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- Motives include hatred and opposition to Christmas celebrations, and a desire for equal celebration of Hindu festivals in malls
Protecting Religious Harmony
Promoting Hindu Festivals in Malls
Purpose of Vandalism
Protecting Religious Harmony
The vandalism is seen as an attack on religious harmony and Christmas celebrations.
Promoting Hindu Festivals in Malls
The group claims they are not opposed to other religious celebrations but want Hindu festivals to be equally celebrated in malls.
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh and Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Date of Incident
- December 24 and surrounding days
- Number of Arrests
- 12
- Charges Filed
- Unlawful entry, verbal abuse, vandalism
- Police Action
- Arrests made on the third day in Raipur, detention in Ahmedabad
- Incident Type
- Vandalism of Christmas-themed decorations
- Political Context
- Incidents occurred in BJP-ruled states
- Prime Minister's Response
- Posted a message about harmony on social media
- Group Involved
- Bhagwa Sena
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