Congress Questions Government Over Christmas Disruptions, Alleges PM Modi Fails to Stop ‘Hooligans’

New Delhi, India: Christmas celebrations across the country witnessed incidents of disruption, prompting the Congress party to raise serious questions about the government’s inability to maintain law and order. Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited churches in Kerala for Christmas due to the upcoming assembly elections, failed to stop the miscreants causing disturbances.

Allegations of Disruptions During Festivities

Sharing a video on social media, Khera claimed that during Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti, certain groups played provocative music outside mosques, while during Christmas, these same elements reportedly chanted Hanuman Chalisa outside churches, pulled off Santa Claus hats, and engaged in acts of vandalism. He called these people “weeds sprouted from poisonous seeds sown by the RSS” and stated they have no connection to Hinduism or Indian civilization.

PM Modi’s Church Visit Under Scrutiny

Prime Minister Modi attended the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi for Christmas prayers, where Christians from Delhi and northern India gathered for prayers, carols, and hymns. Bishop Wright, Reverend Dr. Paul Swaroop, offered special prayers for the Prime Minister during the service.

Khera criticized the government, asserting that despite the Prime Minister’s presence, miscreants continued to create chaos, especially highlighting that the visit coincided with Kerala assembly elections. He warned that such actions tarnish India’s image globally and clarified that these disruptive individuals do not represent ordinary Hindus or Indians.

Political Context

With Kerala scheduled for elections in March-April 2026, Khera’s remarks underline Congress’s concern that political motivations may influence the handling of communal law and order. The opposition leader emphasized that the number of disruptors is small but their actions must not go unchecked, and that the party is aware of how to address such disturbances.