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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s Diwali greetings spark controversy with Eid comparison

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge faced backlash after comparing Diwali to Eid, with BJP and AIMIM criticising the remarks as appeasement politics and stirring political debate ahead of elections.…

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge faced backlash after comparing Diwali to Eid, with BJP and AIMIM criticising the remarks as appeasement politics and stirring political debate ahead of elections. The remark highlights tensions around religious festivals and political strategy.

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