Construction of a Babri Masjid replica commenced in West Bengal’s Beldanga, Murshidabad, under MLA Humaun Kabir’s initiative, drawing sharp focus amid political turbulence. The site saw bricks arrive Wednesday noon, as planned by the firebrand leader of Janata Unnayan Party.
A supporter rally follows Thursday, starting at Palashi, Nadia, with 100 vehicles ferrying 600 people over 265 km to Itahar, North Dinajpur. Kabir aims to clarify facts against false narratives propagated by opportunistic forces.
Detailing specs to media, Kabir forecasted completion in three years for Rs 55 crore total, featuring a majestic 14×5 meter portal at Rs 5 crore. Echoing Ayodhya’s 1992-demolished icon, foundation was set last December 6.
Kabir urged opponents: ‘Move away. Citizens hold the right to their faith—build mandirs, churches, or mosques freely. No one’s forcing Islam here.’
Suspended recently from TMC for Bharatpur, he founded his outfit and pitches anti-BJP/TMC fronts for assembly polls, progressing only with Owaisi’s AIMIM.
This saga reflects Bengal’s complex interplay of religion and realpolitik. Kabir’s emphasis on reciprocal religious autonomy challenges status quo, potentially galvanizing minorities while testing secular fabrics ahead of crucial votes.