NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over incidents of vandalism and disruption during Christmas celebrations, alleging that such acts reflected a growing pattern of atrocities towards minorities.Speaking to the news agency ANI, Khera questioned whether the government want India’s situation to turn similar to Bangladesh. “Do we want India to become like Bangladesh? Because atrocities are committed against minorities there, will we also commit atrocities against minorities here?” Khera questioned, “What kind of India do we want?” Bangladesh Unrest: Another Hindu Man Lynched; Police Claim Extortion Bid “Celebrate your festivals, but what is the need to go and dance outside a mosque on Hanuman Jayanti playing provocative songs?” Khera said, highlighting that celebrating one’s own festival does not mean disrupting others’.”Recite the Hanuman Chalisa. I also recite it twice a day. But if it’s Christmas, what do you want to prove by going outside their Church and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa? This cannot be my religion. Neither is this my country nor my civilisation,” Khera said, targeting the disruptions caused in the Christmas celebration in several places.Khera underscored the diversity of the nation and accused the BJP of imposing “one nation one religion, one nation one language, one nation one dress.”His remarks come amid reports of disruptions at Christmas celebrations in several parts of the country on Thursday. Incidents of vandalism and disturbances were reported from Assam, Chhattisgarh and Jaipur, among other locations, where celebrations were allegedly interrupted, leading to chaos and tension.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Burn Houses, Murder People’: Brisbane Imam’s Expose of Pakistan’s Attitude Towards Minorities’Not Genocide But Anger Against Govt’: Cleric On Bangladesh Unrest, Questions Selective OutrageBig Test For BNP Chief Tarique Rahman To Rein In Islamists, Calm Bangladesh Amid Violence: Ex-Envoys’Not Genocide But Anger Against Govt’: Cleric On Bangladesh Unrest, Questions Selective OutrageChina Counters Pentagon Report, Extends India Hand On Trust, Borders, Cooperation And StabilityBangladesh Unrest: Another Hindu Man Lynched; Police Claim Extortion Bid‘Hurt Hindu Sentiments’: Bajrang Dal Protests Outside Bareilly Church, Video Viral‘Bit Late but Strong’: Amit Shah Highlights India’s Semiconductor Industry Growth‘One Family Rule’: PM Modi Slams Congress at Prerna Sthal InaugurationBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman Makes Grand Comeback To Bangladesh, Evokes Martin Luther King In Speech123Photostories6 high-protein winter sabzi that deserve a regular place on the plateWhat makes this European Christmas Market the best in the world?Why is everyone talking about orange juice these days? Key health benefits you are missing out onHarvard study finds one-third of Delhi’s PM2.5 is ammonium sulfate: What is it and how harmful is it for human health6 New Year resolutions students should stick toHow to make high-protein laddoos using basi rotiNorth India in January: 10 places that look their best in winter6 bajra recipes for winter warmth and daily comfortSuffering from joint pain in winter? 5 gentle stretches that can bring reliefInside Bengaluru Metro’s 466 km expansion: New lines, airport link & future plans123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingAmrit MondalGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingCharles BarkleyAnthony DavisStephen CurryJaipur Mosque ViolenceTravis KelceCreed HumphreyShivank AvasthiSophie CunninghamSnoop DoggUS Strike Nigeria
NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over incidents of vandalism and disruption during Christmas celebrations, alleging that such acts reflected a growing pattern of atrocities towards minorities.Speaking to the news agency ANI, Khera questioned whether the government want India’s situation to turn similar to Bangladesh. “Do we want India to become like Bangladesh? Because atrocities are committed against minorities there, will we also commit atrocities against minorities here?” Khera questioned, “What kind of India do we want?”
“Celebrate your festivals, but what is the need to go and dance outside a mosque on Hanuman Jayanti playing provocative songs?” Khera said, highlighting that celebrating one’s own festival does not mean disrupting others’.“Recite the Hanuman Chalisa. I also recite it twice a day. But if it’s Christmas, what do you want to prove by going outside their Church and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa? This cannot be my religion. Neither is this my country nor my civilisation,” Khera said, targeting the disruptions caused in the Christmas celebration in several places.Khera underscored the diversity of the nation and accused the BJP of imposing “one nation one religion, one nation one language, one nation one dress.”His remarks come amid reports of disruptions at Christmas celebrations in several parts of the country on Thursday. Incidents of vandalism and disturbances were reported from Assam, Chhattisgarh and Jaipur, among other locations, where celebrations were allegedly interrupted, leading to chaos and tension.
