The National People’s Party Nagaland State has expressed serious concern over reports of incidents from different parts of the country, including the Northeast, during the Christmas season, stating that such developments have caused anxiety among minority communities and raised questions over public safety, administrative response, and constitutional safeguards.
In a statement issued by the Media and IPR Cell of the National People’s Party, Nagaland State, the party said that while the Prime Minister’s participation in a Christmas church programme on 25 December was a welcome symbolic affirmation of India’s pluralistic ethos, it was deeply distressing that incidents involving fringe elements were reported across various regions during the same festive period. According to the party, these incidents ranged from intimidation to vandalism of Christmas decorations and disturbances in and around places of worship.
The party condemned the activities, stating that such acts disrupt communal harmony and project an image inconsistent with India’s constitutional values, civilisational ethos, and democratic credentials. It noted that as the world’s largest democracy, India is constitutionally bound to uphold secularism, equality, and the fundamental right of every citizen to practise and celebrate their faith without fear. The party maintained that any situation in which communities feel insecure during religious observances warrants immediate attention and decisive corrective measures.
While expressing respect for democratic institutions and law enforcement agencies, the National People’s Party Nagaland State stated that it was necessary to examine whether administrative lapses or delayed responses were allowing isolated incidents to escalate and create an atmosphere of fear and psychological distress. It added that public confidence depends not merely on official assurances but on visible, timely, and impartial action on the ground.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,” the party stated that this vision must be reflected not only in words and symbolism but also in effective and timely action. It cautioned that failure to curb such activities decisively could erode public trust and undermine inclusive governance.
The statement further said that no individual or group has the authority to interfere with lawful religious or cultural practices and that the responsibility to ensure safety, dignity, and equal protection lies with the State and must be exercised without bias.