Giriraj Singh Slams Kharge Over 'Eid of Happiness' Remark, Congress Defends - Union Minister Giriraj Singh has sharply criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Diwali as an 'Eid of Happiness'. ... Get Latest News on Politics only on lokmattimes.com. Singh accused Kharge of being a 'mouthpiece' for the Gandhi family and engaging in minority appeasement politics.Speaking to ANI, Singh stated, "Kharge is merely echoing the Gandhi family's sentiments.