Recent incidents in trains and buses highlight growing trend of religious promotion in public spaces, sparking public outrage.
These incidents reflect a worrying trend of religious propaganda on public transportation, undermining the law and social harmony. Authorities must enforce regulations strictly and ensure that public spaces remain free from religious promotion. – Editor
A video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage, showing a Christian woman loudly promoting the Bible and the teachings of Jesus on a local train from Panvel to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). In the video, the woman is heard saying, “Jesus is alive… He has taken upon Himself my sins and shame… Whoever believes will attain heaven.” Reports indicate that she has been entering male coaches for the past one and a half months, repeatedly spreading such religious messages.
Passengers have condemned this behaviour as objectionable and a form of mental harassment, especially on trains with a majority of Hindu travellers. Many have urged the railway authorities to act immediately, stressing that public spaces must not be used for religious propaganda.
‘Jesus Christ’ stickers in Ajanta Express
Recently, another complaint had emerged from the train ‘Ajanta Express’, where passengers found ‘Jesus Christ’ stickers pasted inside sleeper coaches of the train. Travellers expressed shock that a government-run public transport service displayed religious material and demanded their immediate removal.
Train no 17064 Ajanta Express. Jesus Christ stickers in sleeper coaches. There should not be any religious propagation in public transport.. Immediately remove the stickers and take strict action@SCRailwayIndia @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @HinduJagrutiOrg pic.twitter.com/Bw5gPBaIF5
— Chethan Janardan (@GJChetan) November 6, 2025
Christian propaganda in BMTC buses
In another recent incident, stickers promoting Christianity were affixed to the inner glass panels of BMTC buses in Bengaluru. They were removed after a strong objection was raised by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti on X.
#BMTC bus used for religious promotion!
A Christian missionary poster has been illegally placed inside BMTC Bus No. KA 57 F-3096.
Religious propaganda in public transport is unlawful and inappropriate.
👉 @BMTC_BENGALURU to take immediate action pic.twitter.com/H48fMwja0o
— 🚩Mohan Gowda🇮🇳 (@Mohan_HJS) October 13, 2025
These recent incidents in public transport highlight a worrying trend of religious promotion in public spaces.
