Babri Masjid Revival Sparks Political Storm in West Bengal

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone for a mosque in West Bengal, modeled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid. The event intensified political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections. Kabir, accused of communal politics, insists on the project's constitutional legitimacy, sparking a sharp response from political factions.

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir initiated a potentially incendiary political move on Saturday by laying the foundation stone for a mosque modeled after Ayodhya's Babri Masjid in Rejinagar, West Bengal. This development is occurring amid heightened anticipation of next year's state assembly elections.

The choice of December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, as the event date, added to the ceremony's charged atmosphere. Kabir's defiance of his recent suspension by the TMC for engaging in 'communal politics' was evident as he declared the project will proceed 'at any cost', citing constitutional rights and claiming financial backing from an unnamed industrialist and local supporters.

The event drew criticism and political reactions from various quarters, with the BJP accusing TMC of fostering polarization. Meanwhile, TMC leaders distanced themselves from Kabir's actions, emphasizing his suspension to demonstrate the party's disapproval of his controversial political stance.

(With inputs from agencies.)