Attacks on Christians Run Counter to PM Modi's Unity Message and Church Visit, Says Ashok Gehlot

By Oneindia Staff

Updated: Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:52 [IST]

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".

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Ashok Gehlot, a former Rajasthan chief minister, expressed concern over reported attacks on the Christian community and disruptions of their prayer gatherings in different regions of the country. Gehlot stated that strict legal action is required against those spreading hatred, and urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law.

In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.

"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.

He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.

Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.