BJP Criticism of Mallikarjun Kharge Remarks

2 UPDATES · 1 DAY · 9 NOV 2026 — 9 NOV 2026

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Latest · 9 Nov 2026

The BJP criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Deepavali as khushiyon ka Eid, accusing the party of pursuing vote bank politics and an anti-Sanatan mindset.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Mallikarjun Kharge's description of Diwali as "khushiyon ka ek Eid" and the subsequent political accusations and defenses from the BJP and Congress, including all related reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the BJP, Congress, or their leaders that are not directly related to this specific controversy.

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STORY BEGINS — NDTV

The BJP accused Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge of practicing appeasement politics after he described Diwali as a festival of happiness similar to Eid.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The BJP criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Deepavali as khushiyon ka Eid, accusing the party of pursuing vote bank politics and an anti-Sanatan mindset.

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