BJP attacks Congress over Kharge calling Diwali khushiyon ka Eid
The ruling party accused Mallikarjun Kharge of using appeasement politics after he described the festival as an Eid of happiness.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid' while extending festive greetings. According to the Times of India, Kharge told reporters over the weekend that the festival is a major event celebrated by everyone in India.
Union minister Giriraj Singh alleged that Kharge is a mouthpiece for Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family. Singh accused the Congress president of practising appeasement politics to divide Hindus while pandering to Muslims.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia questioned why the festival could not be called by its own name. Bhatia challenged Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to describe Eid as the 'Diwali of joy', stating that Diwali has its own sanctity and identity.
Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari described the Congress as an anti-Sanatan and anti-Hindu party. Bhandari claimed the party chose vote-bank politics and cited past instances where the Congress remained silent.
Another spokesperson, Tuhin Sinha, accused the Congress of attempting to associate Hindu festivals with Eid. He stated that the party wants to celebrate every Hindu festival as 'Khushiyon ki Eid'.
Kharge had extended his greetings on November 7, calling for peace, harmony, and national unity. He said many people celebrate the occasion as an Eid of happiness.
