The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) unequivocally condemned the "alarming" rise in alleged attacks on Christians in various states during the Christmas season, and said it gravely undermined India’s constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion.
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In a statement issued here, the CBCI said it is "particularly shocked" by a video from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where a woman with visual impairment attending a Christmas programme was publicly abused and physically harassed by BJP City Vice President Anju Bhargava.
The Catholic Bishops' body urged Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure strict enforcement of the law and proactive protection for Christian communities so that Christmas may be celebrated peacefully.
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