Political Tempests Rise Again Over Babri Masjid Controversy

BJP's Dilip Ghosh rebukes TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's plan to establish a 'Babri Masjid' in West Bengal. The debate reignites over Babur's legacy following Kabir's vow to lay a foundation stone on December 6. West Bengal Minister Siddiqullah Choudhury opposes Ayodhya's Ram temple construction, fuelling election-time tensions.

The political landscape in West Bengal is witnessing fresh tremors after BJP leader Dilip Ghosh vehemently opposed TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's plan to establish a 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad district. Ghosh asserted that, although individuals can build places of worship on private property, any construction in the name of Mughal ruler Babur remains unacceptable in India. Kabir maintained that the foundation stone would be laid on December 6, despite growing opposition.

Kabir's announcement stirred controversy, outlining a three-year construction timeline with participation from various Muslim leaders. In a parallel development, West Bengal Minister Siddiqullah Choudhury criticized the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya as the unjust conclusion of a long-standing dispute. Choudhury's stance has inflamed political rhetoric as he accused the BJP of partisan behavior.

The Ayodhya conflict remains a politically charged subject, particularly as elections approach. Ghosh accused Choudhury of leveraging the issue for political gain, suggesting his remarks aimed to secure electoral favor. As the debate over religious heritage and political intentions continues, the controversy surrounding Babur's legacy is far from settled in India's complex socio-political tapestry.

(With inputs from agencies.)