Mamata Faces Blow: Kabir's JUP, Backed by Mosque Plan, to Contest 182 Seats

• Suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir launched Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) and announced it will contest 182 of 294 assembly seats in West Bengal.
• Kabir, known for laying the foundation for a Babri Masjid-style structure, aims for JUP to win 90 seats and be a kingmaker in government formation.
• JUP seeks electoral alliance with ISF and AIMIM, setting a December 31 deadline for seat-sharing negotiations.
• Kabir criticized Mamata Banerjee and TMC for "deceiving the Muslim community" and stated his goal is to stop BJP, focusing on Muslim-majority areas.
• TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee taunted Kabir, reminding him of his past BJP affiliation and accusing him of politicizing religion.

Why It Matters: Humayun Kabir's JUP contesting 182 seats and seeking alliances could significantly impact Bengal's political landscape.