Guwahati, Jan. 28 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday criticised the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on Mahakumbh and said that his statement is "unprecedented" and reflects a "deeply troubling mindset" against Sanatan Dharma.

Sharpening his attack, CM Sarma further questioned Kharge whether he would dare to say the same things for Hajj. He stated that Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi herself took a holy dip during the Kumbh in 2001.

Taking to X, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "The statement by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on the Mahakumbh is unprecedented and reflects a deeply troubling mindset against Sanatan Dharma. I believe this is the official stance of the Congre...