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BJP Slams Congress for Malimath's 'Eid of Happiness' Remark as Vote-Bank Politics
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:48 PM
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The BJP has accused the Congress of engaging in anti-Hindu and vote-bank politics following a remark by party leader Mallikarjun Kharge regarding Eid.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the opposition party of promoting anti-Hindu sentiments and engaging in vote-bank politics.
The controversy stems from a recent remark made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who referred to the upcoming festival as the 'Eid of Happiness.' BJP leaders seized upon this statement to allege that the Congress is attempting to polarize communities for electoral gains.
In their criticism, BJP spokespersons argued that such language is divisive and does not align with the spirit of communal harmony. They claimed that the Congress leadership is deliberately targeting Hindu sentiments to mobilize their base ahead of upcoming elections.
The BJP has demanded that the Congress clarify its stance and apologize for the remark, asserting that political parties should focus on development and governance rather than exploiting religious sentiments for political leverage.
The controversy stems from a recent remark made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who referred to the upcoming festival as the 'Eid of Happiness.' BJP leaders seized upon this statement to allege that the Congress is attempting to polarize communities for electoral gains.
In their criticism, BJP spokespersons argued that such language is divisive and does not align with the spirit of communal harmony. They claimed that the Congress leadership is deliberately targeting Hindu sentiments to mobilize their base ahead of upcoming elections.
The BJP has demanded that the Congress clarify its stance and apologize for the remark, asserting that political parties should focus on development and governance rather than exploiting religious sentiments for political leverage.