A major political controversy has broken out in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced that a foundation stone for a structure named “Babri Masjid” would be laid on December 6 at Beldanga in Murshidabad district. Posters announcing the event surfaced across the district this week, several of which were later found vandalised, heightening tensions at both local and state levels.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT FAITH. ON THE CONTRARY IT’S ABOUT WEAPONISING FAITH LIKE BABUR DID.
Posters of Babri Masjid put up in Murshidabad, Bengal. TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has said, “We will lay the foundation stone of Babri Masjid here on 6th Dec.”
BENGAL’S MURSHIDABAD FOR BABUR? pic.twitter.com/VEvG1aM1yh— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) November 26, 2025
Despite the escalating row, the Trinamool Congress has not issued an official statement. Kabir, who has been distanced from the party and issued multiple show-cause notices earlier, continues to chart an independent political course and has even hinted at forming a new outfit. The party has not expelled him.
The BJP sharply criticised the announcement, calling it an attempt to provoke and polarise.
Humayun Kabir dismissed the criticism, asserting that the foundation stone would be laid as scheduled.
“This is a religious right and a demand of the local people,” he said.
The Congress distanced itself from the controversy.
This is not the first time Kabir has made such an announcement; he made similar remarks in 2024. With the anniversary of December 6 approaching, political parties have urged restraint, warning that statements of this nature could inflame tensions in Bengal’s communally sensitive districts.
The situation in Murshidabad continues to be closely monitored as the planned foundation-laying date approaches.
(Source: Times of India)
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