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Govt must address attacks on Christians during Christmas

I am deeply concerned about the recent attacks on Christians during the Christmas celebrations in various parts of India. These violent acts by certain Hindutva groups not only disturb the peace but also instill fear among the Christian community, threatening their right to freely practice their faith.

It is alarming that in many cases, the police appear reluctant to take strong action against these vigilante groups, raising questions about possible political influence and bias. The silence from top government leaders only adds to the community’s anxiety. BJP government seems to be active on the Hindu rastra mission and wants to harass minority Christians in India. India prides itself on being a secular and inclusive nation. It is imperative that the authorities ensure the safety and freedom of all religious minorities, allowing them to celebrate their festivals without fear. I urge the government and law enforcement agencies to act decisively against such attacks and uphold the constitutional rights of every citizen. Christian nations are closely monitoring the present harassment on the event of Jesus Christ's birthday.



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ZP election results and lessons for Opposition

ARWIN MESQUITA, Colva
Published Dec 24, 2025, 7:19 PM IST
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At the ZP elections the cash rich BJP securing about 41% of the vote share, could have easily been seriously challenged or even overpowered had the opposition parties namely Congress, Goa Forward, RGP and AAP put up a united fight; and this was clearly indicated from the results. AAP in particular was the first one to announce going solo and refused to heed calls of many Goan activists to work on a united front; what has happened in my view is that AAP top leadership…

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