
Humayun Kabir Announces New 'Babri Mosque', Plans Foundation Laying on December 6
What Happened?
West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir has announced plans to lay the foundation of a new Babri Mosque on December 6, 2026, in Beldanga, with a gathering of 500,000 people expected. He challenged authorities to stop him from blocking the National Highway.
Key points
- Humayun Kabir announced the foundation laying for the new mosque on December 6, 2026.
- He expects around 500,000 people to gather for the event.
- Kabir warned that he would block the National Highway from Reginagar to Baharampur.
- The proposed mosque will cost approximately ₹87 crores and accommodate 80,000 worshippers.
- The mosque complex will also have space for over 20,000 additional worshippers.
Key insights
- The planned gathering may lead to increased security measures in the area.
- Local authorities might face challenges in managing the event and ensuring public safety.
- This event could reignite discussions around the Babri Mosque controversy.
Why it matters
This announcement could escalate tensions in the region, impacting local law and order.
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Source
India Today
