BJP slams Kharge over Diwali comment
In short
BJP spokespersons criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he called Diwali 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They also accused Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu festivals.
The brief focuses on the BJP’s criticism and the response to Kharge’s remark.
What the reporting says
BJP spokespersons criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he referred to Diwali as a 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They accused Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of disregarding the significance of Hindu festivals and changing their identity. The remarks triggered a political backlash over festival language and religious symbolism, but the brief only reports the criticism and counter-accusations.
Why it matters
BJP spokespersons criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his description of Diwali as 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They said the comment showed disregard for Hindu festivals and their traditions, and also brought Rahul Gandhi into the criticism. The story is a political controversy around festival language and religious identity, with no policy or electoral outcome reported.