A viral video from Indore shows chaos at a Christmas event where some miscreants damaged a Christmas tree. The female organizer pleaded with them not to destroy the decorations and even invoked “Jai Sia Ram” to calm the situation.
Religious Freedom Questioned as Christmas Tree Damaged
Indore: A video is rapidly going viral on social media showing an incident of vandalism and disruption during a Christmas event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The video shows some people damaging a Christmas tree. This incident has raised questions about religious freedom and the security of cultural events in the country.
The video of the event is reportedly from ‘The Hub Food Street’, in the Lasudia police station area of Indore. The video shows members of some Hindu organizations breaking and damaging the Christmas tree set up for the Christmas program. They are also seen chanting religious slogans, creating an atmosphere of fear among those present. The video clearly shows several people watching the incident in shock and remaining silent out of fear.
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The event's host, a woman, is also seen in the viral video appealing to the vandals not to damage the Christmas tree. She says that the decorations were created with someone's hard work and should not be damaged. The female organizer further says that she is not stopping them from chanting religious slogans, but they should not vandalize or create a disturbance.
असली धर्म नफ़रत नहीं, इंसानियत सिखाता है।
धार्मिक नारे आस्था के प्रतीक होते हैं, न कि हिंसा के औज़ार। इंदौर के द हब में क्रिसमस के दौरान तोड़फोड़ और “जय श्री राम” के नारे, भारत की साझी संस्कृति को कलंकित करते हैं। pic.twitter.com/EPokHqOgx1
— Dr. Laxman Yadav (@DrLaxman_Yadav) December 26, 2025
She is forced to chant "Jai Siya Ram" slogans to maintain peace. The organizer clarifies that she is Christian and that the event was organized by her. Despite this, the vandals damaged the Christmas tree without heeding her pleas.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the local police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The police stated that action would be taken against the culprits based on the viral video. The officer assured that all those behind the disturbance would be brought to justice.
The police also said that ensuring security at religious events is their priority and such incidents will not be tolerated.
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Following the viral video, there has been a strong reaction on social media. Many people are condemning the incident and demanding the protection of religious freedom. Some people are praising the female organizer's restraint and efforts to maintain peace.
Many users wrote that all religions should be respected in India and that vandalism at any religious event should not be tolerated.
This incident in Indore raises questions about religious tolerance and law and order. The organizer's appeal, the police action, and the awareness generated on social media offer hope that such incidents can be prevented in the future. Awareness and sensitivity from everyone are essential for the safety of Christmas trees and religious events.
