Kharge’s Diwali greeting prompts BJP criticism and a Congress explanation

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 06:17 · Updated 07:04

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Coverage reports that Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge used the phrase “Khushiyon ka Eid” in a Diwali greeting, drawing a BJP challenge and an appeasement charge. Congress said “Eid” was used metaphorically to express joy and national unity across cultures.

A report describes the BJP challenging Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over calling Diwali “Khushiyon ka Eid.”
Another report says Kharge’s Diwali greeting prompted a BJP charge of appeasement.
Congress said “Eid” was used in a broad, metaphorical sense to convey joy and national unity across cultures.

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Key facts

Person: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief
Occasion: Diwali
Phrase reported: “Khushiyon ka Eid”
BJP response: A challenge and an appeasement charge are reported.
Congress explanation: It said “Eid” was used broadly and metaphorically to express joy and national unity across cultures.