BJP Slams Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Over His 'Diwali Is Eid of Happiness' Remark

BJP Slams Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Over His 'Diwali Is Eid of Happiness' Remark

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remark describing Diwali as “Khushiyon Ka Eid” (Eid of Happiness), triggering a political controversy.

Reacting to Kharge's statement, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the Congress of engaging in appeasement politics and targeting vote-bank interests, even during a Hindu festival.

“Even on Diwali, Congress thinks of appeasement and vote bank! Yesterday, Sonia Gandhi cried for Babri, and today Mr Kharge appeases in his Diwali message! Congress is Anti-Sanatan,” Bhandari said.

The BJP's criticism has added a fresh political dimension to the festive greetings, with the Congress President's choice of words becoming the centre of a political exchange.