Indian state confiscates 'blasphemous' textbook

Authorities in a Christian-majority state in India’s remote north east have confiscated all copies of a primary class textbook that carried pictures of Jesus Christ holding a can of beer and a cigarette.

Ampareen Lyngdoh, education minister of Meghalaya state, said she is “appalled” and condemns the portrayal of Christ in the textbook which is meant for young children.