Shillong, Dec 27: The state BJP on Friday strongly condemned the recent incident at Mawlynnong Church, where an individual could be seen engaging in acts that have the potential to hurt the sentiments of Christians across the state and the country.
“Such cheap publicity stunts, aimed at furthering one’s personal agendas, only hurt the sensitivities of every right thinking citizen across faiths and can act as a catalyst to inter-religious frictions. This must be avoided at all costs, especially in a state that prides itself for religious harmony, a state where people of all creeds wholeheartedly participate in each other’s festivals,” BJP chief spokesperson M Kharkrang said in a statement.
“BJP as a party has always upheld the principles of positive secularism, is fiercely protective about national unity and strongly believes in the equality of all religions. It’s important to note that the Prime Minister himself joins the Church leaders on Christmas Eve and leads the nation in celebrating the message of universal love. Any act of any individual or group, which vitiates the atmosphere of peaceful coexistence, deserves condemnation and appropriate preventive measures must be taken,” he added.
The BJP leader also requested the police to take necessary legal action against the accused to ensure that such mischievous deeds get their deserved punishment as prescribed by the law.
“Such brainless pranks whose sole objective is to spread mala fide content across social media have no place in a civilized society and must be weeded out without delay,” he stated.
