Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the anti-Hindu remarks by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. CM Sarma accused Congress president Kharge of having an “anti-Sanatan mentality” after he made comments about BJP leaders taking a holy plunge at the Sangam in Prayagraj. CM Sarma further implied that Rahul Gandhi, the unofficial head of the Congress, shared Kharge’s opinions. The Assam CM called on the Hindu leaders in the Congress party to put their consciences ahead of politics. In a X post CM Sarma said, “ 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 Congress party led by Rahul Gandhi. But let me ask him: back in 2001, Sonia Gandhi herself took a holy dip during the Kumbh. Will he also dare to say that going for Hajj will not resolve issues like hunger and poverty?”.
He further questioned the party’s consistency on religious rituals by pointing out that Congress president Sonia Gandhi herself had attended the Kumbh Mela in 2001. Sarma went on to question whether Congress leaders would ever condemn other religious customs, including the Hajj trip, and whether doing so should be seen as harmful to the general welfare. The Assam CM further wrote in his X handle, “ It’s time for all Hindu leaders associated with Congress to reflect and take a stand. Do not compromise your faith, your dharma, or the rich cultural heritage of this nation for mere power and position. No leader, no ideology, and no party should be placed above your religion and beliefs. Sanatan Dharma has stood the test of time for millennia; do not allow its essence to be undermined for political expediency. Let your conscience guide you.”
It should be mentioned the remarks by Congress president on Maha Kumbh is being criticised by a large section of the society.
