Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has ignited a fresh controversy by suggesting that the Babri Masjid should be rebuilt in Beldanga, located in Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Kabir proposed that the mosque be reconstructed on December 6 next year, the anniversary of its demolition in 1992.
Speaking at a public gathering in Beldanga, Kabir explained, “I was part of a jalsa-mehfil in a madrassa here. In response to the sentiments shared, I proposed that the Babri Masjid should be rebuilt in Beldanga. Next year, on December 6, we will create a model of the Babri Masjid and, with public donations, build a new mosque in Murshidabad.”
The proposal has sparked strong criticism from the opposition BJP in West Bengal, who accuse Kabir of making a politically motivated statement. The Trinamool Congress has distanced itself from Kabir’s remarks, and party supremo Mamata Banerjee has refrained from making any public comment on the issue.
Kabir, known for his controversial statements, has previously stirred debate. He was expelled from the TMC in the past, only to rejoin and win from Murshidabad’s Bharatpur constituency. Earlier this year, he made headlines for a hate speech, threatening to “toss BJP cadres into the Bhagirathi river,” which led to censure from the Election Commission.
