𝐌𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga on Sunday, December 28 strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting members of the Christian community and attempts to disrupt Christmas celebrations in different parts of the country, terming such incidents a serious threat to India’s secular and democratic ethos.

Expressing deep concern over the reported incident at St. Mary’s School in Assam’s Nalbari district, Sapdanga said activists of a fringe outfit allegedly forced their way into the school premises on Christmas Eve, vandalised Christmas decorations, and disrupted the festive celebrations. He described the incident as distressing and unacceptable.

“Such acts go against the spirit of secularism and have no place in our democratic framework. They must be condemned in the strongest terms,” Sapdanga said in a statement. Noting that Christmas symbolises peace, goodwill and compassion, the Mizoram Home Minister said any attempt to disturb communal harmony or instil fear among worshippers was deeply troubling.

Sapdanga also appreciated the Assam authorities for their swift response and firm action in apprehending those allegedly involved in the Nalbari incident. “The rule of law must prevail, and those responsible should face appropriate legal consequences,” he said, while appealing to people of all faiths to uphold mutual respect, unity and understanding.

“Let us continue to work together to ensure that peace, harmony and the spirit of brotherhood remain the guiding principles of our regions,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) also condemned the alleged attacks on Christians, vandalism of festival decorations and disruption of Christmas carols reported from various parts of the country during the festive season.