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BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma Criticizes Congress Leader Khadage Over Diwali Comment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:45 PM
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BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma slammed Congress president Mallikarjun Khadage for calling Diwali a 'festival of happiness', accusing the party of focusing only on Eid and neglecting Hindu traditions.
In a recent exchange, BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Khadage for referring to Diwali as a "festival of happiness" akin to Eid. Sharma argued that the Congress party’s focus has narrowed to Eid celebrations, neglecting the significance of Diwali and broader Hindu cultural values.
Sharma’s remarks came after Khadage’s statement, which was intended to promote interfaith harmony but was perceived by some as diminishing the distinct identity of Diwali. The BJP leader emphasized that the party should respect and uphold the traditions of all religions while maintaining the cultural heritage of Hinduism.
The exchange highlights the growing tension between the two parties over religious symbolism in public discourse. While Khadage defended his remarks as inclusive, Sharma’s response underscores the sensitivity surrounding religious festivals in the political arena.
Sharma’s remarks came after Khadage’s statement, which was intended to promote interfaith harmony but was perceived by some as diminishing the distinct identity of Diwali. The BJP leader emphasized that the party should respect and uphold the traditions of all religions while maintaining the cultural heritage of Hinduism.
The exchange highlights the growing tension between the two parties over religious symbolism in public discourse. While Khadage defended his remarks as inclusive, Sharma’s response underscores the sensitivity surrounding religious festivals in the political arena.