TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's laid foundation stone for a mosque, modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on December 6. (PTI)
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News1812-12-2025, 13:22

Bengal's 'Babri Masjid' site hosts inaugural Friday prayers amid tensions.

  • Bengal's proposed 'Babri Masjid' site in Murshidabad is set to host its inaugural Friday namaz.
  • Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone on December 6, sparking communal tensions.
  • The project has garnered nearly Rs 3 crore in donations, with a total budget of Rs 300 crore.
  • The complex is planned to include a hospital, guesthouse, and meeting hall in addition to the mosque.
  • Kabir defended the project, stating it is not unconstitutional and reiterated his commitment to building the mosque.

Why It Matters: This 'Babri Masjid' prayer could heighten communal tensions and affect elections.

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