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A major political controversy has erupted after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Diwali as “Khushiyon ka Eid” (Eid of Happiness) while extending festival greetings. The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly attacked the remark, branding the Congress as an “anti-Sanatan” and “anti-Hindu” party engaged in vote-bank and appeasement politics.BJP spokespersons, including Pradeep Bhandari and Gaurav Bhatia, hit out at Kharge, questioning why the Congress feels the need to rebrand a major Hindu festival. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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