Social Media Desk, Delhi Magazine: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is facing online trolling after his Diwali greeting, in which he described the festival as “Khushiyon Ka Eid”. While his remark has already triggered a political exchange between the BJP and Congress, some Instagram users have taken a different approach, using sarcastic comments and jokes to target the senior Congress leader. A screenshot of Instagram comments shows users making fun of Kharge’s statement. One user wrote, “Diwali Eid ni hote bewakoof”, while another used the mocking phrase “Molana Kharga” along with laughing emojis. Another comment read, “Diwali Eid nahi hoti”, reflecting criticism of Kharge’s comparison of the two festivals. The comments have added a social media angle to the ongoing controversy, with users expressing their reactions through sarcasm, jokes and criticism. What Did Mallikarjun Kharge Say About Diwali? Kharge made the remark while speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on November 7. He described Diwali as “Khushiyon Ka Eid” while extending festive greetings and appealing to people to maintain peace and national unity. His choice of words triggered criticism from BJP leaders, who questioned why he connected a Hindu festival with Eid. Congress leaders, meanwhile, defended the remark, saying it was intended to promote happiness and harmony among different communities. Diwali celebrations take different forms across communities, as seen in this Haryana village where men take charge of preparing the festive meal. The political debate has now also drawn attention on social media, where some users are using humour and sarcastic remarks to react to the Congress president’s statement. About the AuthorDelhi Magazine Team
