Babri Masjid Anniversary Sparks Controversy, Political Tensions Escalate

The anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, observed by BJP as Shaurya Diwas, reignited political tensions in West Bengal with a new mosque foundation laid. While some view the day as a cultural revival, others remember it as a 'black day' that weakened the Constitution.

The anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, marked as 'Shaurya Diwas' by the BJP, stirred fresh political tensions in West Bengal as an MLA laid the foundation for a new mosque in Murshidabad. This event renewed discussions about the incident that fractured national unity.

Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM president, labeled December 6 as a 'black day,' akin to other historical tragedies, asserting that the demolition inflicted a 'wound' on the nation. In contrast, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrated the occasion as a removal of a 'stain' and restoration of heritage.

While Ayodhya was under strict surveillance to prevent unrest, political activities elsewhere echoed the historical discord, with BJP and TMC engaging in blame games. The incident's memory continues to be a flashpoint for ideological and communal tensions in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)