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Construction of ‘Babri Mosque’ begins in Murshidabad, sparks political controversy

Murshidabad (Bengal) – The construction of a mosque being referred to as the ‘Babri Mosque’ commenced on 11 February in the Beldanga area of Murshidabad district, triggering political and social reactions. The project is reportedly being undertaken at the initiative of Humayun Kabir, President of the Janata Unnayan Party and a suspended MLA of the Trinamool Congress.

Kabir has stated that the construction work is expected to be completed within two years. The site where the mosque is coming up is being described locally as the ‘Babri Masjid Maidan’.

Hindu organisations announce protest march

Several Hindu organisations have objected to the naming and construction of the mosque and are preparing to organise a protest march towards Murshidabad. In response, Humayun Kabir has announced a 265-kilometre yatra in support of the project.

According to Kabir, the yatra will begin in Nadia district and pass through Malda and Murshidabad before concluding in North Dinajpur. He stated that the objective of the procession is to present what he described as the “true facts” about the Beldanga project, alleging that certain groups are spreading misinformation regarding the construction.

₹55 crore project; grand entrance planned

Humayun Kabir

Speaking about the project, Kabir said the estimated cost of the mosque is around ₹55 crore. He added that the proposed entrance gate will be approximately 14 metres high and 5 metres wide, with nearly ₹5 crore earmarked for the gateway alone. He expressed confidence that, if work continues smoothly, the mosque will be completed within two years.

Kabir further stated that every individual has the constitutional right to practise his or her religion and to construct places of worship, including temples, churches or mosques. He maintained that the initiative is intended as a religious endeavour and not to impose anything on others.

Yogi Adityanath’s earlier remarks

Yogi Adityanath

The development has drawn attention to earlier remarks made by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a rally in Barabanki. Referring to the Ram Temple movement in Ayodhya, he had said that those who dream of rebuilding the Babri structure should abandon such expectations, asserting that it would not be reconstructed.

Editorial Perspective

Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Bengal in the coming months. Even if this intense push is politically motivated, Hindus must unite and oppose, through lawful and constitutional means, the construction of any structure or mosque in India in the name of Babur under the guise of political interests.

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