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Priyank Kharge defends father’s ‘Eid of happiness’ remark

Priyank Kharge defends father’s ‘Eid of happiness’ remark

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The political blowback over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s description of Diwali as an “Eid of happiness” continued on Monday, with the BJP intensifying its attacks and accusing the Congress of “appeasement politics” that hurt Hindu sentiments. In response, Kharge’s son, Home and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge defended the expression, saying it is a common regional usage. The controversy was highlighted in press conferences at the BJP headquarters and in statements from party spokespeople.

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  • left · 5 outlets

    BJP slams Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘Khushiyon Ka Eid’ remark for Diwali and challenges him and Rahul Gandhi to call Eid ‘Diwali of joy’

    — The Federal

  • center · 9 outlets

    New Delhi, Nov 9: The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of indulging in “appeasement politics” and hurting the sentiments of Hindus after AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge described Diwali as an “Eid of happiness”. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party spokesperson…

    — The Shillong Times

  • right · 6 outlets

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which called him "anti-Sanatan" over his description of Diwali as "khushiyon Ka Eid" (Eid of Happiness). The BJP accused the opposition party of indulging in appeasement and vote-bank politics.

    — India TV

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BENGALURU: The political blowback over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge describing Deepavali as “Eid of happiness” continued on Monday, with the BJP revving up its attacks on him. However, his son and Home and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge defended the expression as a common regional usage and…

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    Priyank Kharge defends father’s ‘Eid of happiness’ remark

    BENGALURU: The political blowback over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge describing Deepavali as “Eid of happiness” continued on Monday, with the BJP revving up its attacks on him. However, his son and Home and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge defended the expression as a common regional usage and…

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