A remark by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has triggered a fresh political confrontation between the BJP and Congress, with the row unfolding ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.While extending Diwali greetings on November 7, Kharge described the festival as an “Eid of Happiness” and appealed to people to set aside differences, promote peace and strengthen national unity. The BJP criticised his choice of words, accusing Congress of religious appeasement and vote-bank politics. n18oc_breaking-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