FIR lodged against Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Adil Ahmed Khan, AAP leaders accused of insulting Santa Claus

Desk: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against three big leaders of Aam Aadmi Party for hurting religious sentiments. Senior AAP party leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Adil Ahmed Khan are accused of allegedly derogatory depiction of Santa Claus, the holy symbol of the Christian community. The FIR has been registered on the basis of the complaint of advocate Khushboo George.

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According to the complaint, the controversy started after a video was shared from the official social media accounts of these leaders on December 17 and 18, 2025. The video was part of a political skit organized in Connaught Place, Delhi. It is alleged that in this video, Santa Claus, the respected religious-cultural symbol of the Christian community, was presented in a very funny and insulting manner.

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Allegations of objectionable depiction in the video

The complainant says that in the video Santa Claus is shown falling unconscious on the road. He was used as a ‘prop’ to convey a political message rather than as a serious religious personality. A part of the video showed Santa Claus giving fake CPR (life saving procedure), which Christian society considered a mockery of the sanctity of St. Nicholas and the Christmas festival.

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‘Conspiracy to hurt religious sentiments’

The FIR mentions that this act was done deliberately and maliciously. Sharing such a video, especially in the last days of ‘Advent’ (the holy time before Christmas), shows disrespect towards Christianity. The Christian community believes that such public mockery of a sacred symbol for political gain is a deep blow to their faith.

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Delhi Police action

Considering the seriousness of this matter, Delhi Police has registered a case under section 302 of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). According to the police, it is a legal offense to mock or insult any religious symbol in public. Police said, “A case has been registered on the basis of attempts to hurt religious sentiments and disturb public order. Digital evidence and social media posts are being investigated.”

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