Diwali is 'Eid of joy', says Kharge; Cong insulting Sanatan culture: BJP
The BJP has criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Diwali as 'khushiyon ki ek Eid', accusing the party of insulting Hindu culture and engaging in appeasement politics. Congress has defended the remark, stating that the term 'Eid' is used metaphorically to mean 'festival'.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions in India regarding cultural identity, religious symbolism, and the use of language in political discourse.
NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday flayed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Diwali as "khushiyon ki ek Eid", saying the invocation of a Muslim festival symbolised the opposition's "politics of appeasement and disregard for Hindu sentiments"."Will Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have the courage to extend greetings to the Muslim community on Eid by calling it 'khushiyon ki Diwali'? He has insulted the distinct identity of the Hindu festival," BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said."Diwali is a symbol of India's ancient cultural heritage, faith and pride. However, Congress cannot help hurting sentiments of Hindu community even on this sacred festival. Congress has always insulted Sanatan culture.
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