‘Semantically ignorant’: Congress defends Kharge’s ‘Diwali a khushiyon ki Eid’ remark
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stirred controversy by referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid'. BJP officials accused the Congress of misrepresenting Diwali, asserting each festival has its unique…
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stirred controversy by referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid'. BJP officials accused the Congress of misrepresenting Diwali, asserting each festival has its unique identity. Pawan Khera of Congress defended Kharge's statement, emphasizing the meaning of 'Eid' as 'festival.' The BJP responded by questioning the appropriateness of comparing Diwali with Eid, which they deemed disrespectful. This disagreement highlights ongoing political tensions regarding religious and cultural identities.
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