West Bengal: TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s Mosque Plan Sparks Clash With Bengal Governor Ahead of 6 Dec Event

Tensions have escalated in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced that he would lay the foundation stone of a mosque named “Babri Masjid” in Murshidabad on 6 December. The announcement triggered a political and administrative storm, drawing sharp reactions from Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, who warned that no attempt to inflame communal passions would be tolerated. Governor Bose stated that intelligence inputs indicate a deliberate attempt to turn Murshidabad into a “school of scandal” by exploiting sensitive religious sentiments. He emphasized that while building a place of worship is not an issue, creating communal friction under its name will invite strict action from the state and constitutional authorities. The controversy deepened after several Muslim community voices questioned the choice of the name “Babri,” suggesting that it glorifies an outsider and invader like Babur. They argued that a mosque could be built in Kabir’s own name instead of reviving a historically charged label. As the political war of words intensifies, both the ruling TMC and the Governor’s office hold firm positions. With 6 December approaching, security agencies remain on high alert to prevent any disturbance in the region.