A political row has erupted over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's description of Diwali as 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. The BJP has strongly criticised Kharge, accusing him of indulging in vote-bank appeasement politics and displaying an anti-Sanatan mindset. The controversy has triggered a fresh Congress-BJP face-off, with the ruling party targeting the Congress chief over his remarks on the festival.