Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he was not surprised by the attack on 'sadhus' (monks) in "politically-violent West Bengal".

Three monks on their way to Gangasagar Mela were allegedly beaten up by a mob over suspicion of being "kidnappers in disguise" in Purulia district.

Sarma, who was addressing a press conference here, alleged that members of "Sanatan Hindu Dharma" were being targeted in the TMC-ruled state and urged the ruling dispensation to take prompt action.

"I am not surprised by the incident of attack on sadhus in Purulia. I had also been subjected to heavy stone-pelting in the state when I was moving in a convoy sometime back.

"Political violence has assumed a new dimension in West Bengal and the attack on venerable sadhus is only one manifestation," he said.

To a question, he said January 22, when Ram temple will be consecrated in Ayodhya, will witness the resurgence of Hindu civilisation.

"It will be a day of triumph Hindus have been waiting for the last 500 years. January 22 will not be a day of conflict but a day of reuniting India," he said.

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