Why Did Mallikarjun Kharge Mention Eid in His Diwali Wishes? Decode With Sudhir Chaudhary: A political controversy has erupted over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s Diwali greeting, in which he described Diwali as “an Eid of happiness.” The BJP accused him of appeasement, while AIMIM called the remark a political stunt. Congress leaders have also presented their arguments in response.