Incidents of vandalism and alleged targeted attacks during Christmas celebrations across several states have triggered sharp political reactions, with opposition parties criticising the BJP, while the ruling party has maintained that law and order are being firmly upheld.
Reacting to the incident involving members of the Bajrang Dal at a school in Nalbari district, Momin said, "I oppose any action that goes against religion. I hope Christians will not take this matter further. This is unfortunate."
Reacting to the incident, Deka said, "This government will not tolerate any such activity. The police have arrested everyone. This should not have happened."
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday cornered the central government for the rise in right-wing extremism following incidents of targeted attacks against Christians on Christmas.
Assam Police on Friday said that the four members of Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad will be taken to court for vandalising St.Mary's English School's property before Christmas celebrations
Vishva Hindu Parishad national spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Friday expressed concern about the atrocities against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, urging international organisations such as the United Nations to intervene and protect human rights.
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "pariavarvaad" jibe at the Congress, saying that the BJP does not have heroes of its own and wants to appropriate legacy of Congress leaders.
Hindu organisations Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad staged a protest in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday over atrocities against Hindus and the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Wednesday briefed the media about the inauguration of 115 Atal Parisar across the state, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25. He said that the state government is observing the year
"It was quite unfortunate that Ram Narayan, from Chhattisgarh, was lynched to death. There is a very, very clear political conspiracy behind it because when he was being beaten up, people were shouting at him, 'You are a Bangladeshi'. The Sangh Parivar is planning this in different parts
On the Bangladesh High Commission temporarily suspending all visa and consular services for Indian nationals, Sareen said that the Interim government of Bangladesh cannot control the mob.