By: Dr. Rakesh Pathak Published in: *The Public India*Date: December 23, 2025 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRkYpSUqCg *Note*: This news report is in Hindi and the transcript is embedded in the source.
"As Christmas 2025 approaches, reports of increased tensions and incidents targeting Christian communities in India have surfaced across multiple states. From event cancellations in Haridwar due to protests by priest groups, clashes in Jabalpur, harassment of vendors selling Christmas items in Odisha, to broader concerns of disruptions and violence linked to Hindu nationalist organizations – this video explores the rising challenges faced by India's Christian minority during the festive season. Drawing from recent news reports (December 2025), we discuss documented cases of opposition to Christmas celebrations, including program cancellations, physical altercations, and calls to restrict festive sales. While India remains a diverse nation celebrating multiple faiths, these incidents highlight growing concerns over religious freedom and intolerance flagged by human rights groups like United Christians Forum (UCF), which reported hundreds of anti-Christian incidents in 2025."
