Violent scenes erupted at Raipur’s Magneto Mall as a large mob stormed the premises, destroying Christmas decorations and a Santa Claus installation. The incident occurred on Wednesday during a 'Chhattisgarh Bandh' called by local outfits. Eyewitnesses report that nearly 100 people barged past security, shouting slogans and threatening staff who tried to intervene. Similar reports of intimidation have surfaced from Odisha and Delhi, where street vendors were bullied for selling festive merchandi

Right-wing groups in India have disrupted Christmas celebrations in several states during December 2025, targeting churches, schools, and public festivities. Other examples include forced removal of Christmas decorations, attacks on carol singers, and intimidation of Christians celebrating the holiday. In Gujarat, VHP members removed decorations from schools and disrupted celebrations, while in Rajasthan, activists attacked teachers and students in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. In Lucknow, a group dist