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Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid Announcement Ignites Political Storm in West Bengal
Nov 23, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has triggered widespread controversy by announcing plans to lay the foundation stone for a 'Babri Masjid' on December 6 in Murshidabad district, coinciding with the anniversary of the original mosque's demolition. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders who allege deliberate communal provocation, while Congress representatives and religious authorities have offered more nuanced perspectives on the contentious issue.
Bengal Police Defends Transporting Desecrated Kali Idol in Prison Van Amid Political Controversy
Oct 23, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Following the desecration of a Kali idol in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police faced criticism after viral videos showed them placing the idol in a prison van. Officials defended their action as necessary to protect the deity's sanctity during road blockades and stone-throwing incidents. The case has sparked political tensions between BJP and TMC, with one arrest made in connection with the desecration that occurred shortly after Kali Puja celebrations.