Babri Mosque
AIMIM Bengal Unit Seeks Alliance with Trinamool Rebel Humayun Kabir for Upcoming West Bengal Elections
Dec 12, 2025 08:08 pm CST
AIMIM's Bengal unit chief Imran Solani reveals ongoing alliance talks with Trinamool rebel MLA Humayun Kabir, who plans to launch his own party targeting Muslim voters. AIMIM aims to contest strongly in minority-dominated districts, with Asaduddin Owaisi taking a more aggressive stance in the upcoming West Bengal elections. Solani claims Mamata Banerjee faces challenges due to perceived neglect of minority concerns.
Suspended TMC MLA Lays Controversial Babri Mosque Foundation in West Bengal Amid Political Tensions
Dec 07, 2025 10:32 am CST
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has laid the foundation stone for a mosque modeled after Ayodhya's Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal, escalating political tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The symbolic December 6 ceremony, marking the anniversary of the 1992 demolition, drew thousands of supporters amid heavy security, while BJP leaders condemned the move and organized parallel religious events, highlighting the growing religious polarization in the state.
Shashi Tharoor Defends LK Advani Against Criticism: Why Public Figures Deserve Comprehensive Evaluation
Nov 09, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended veteran BJP leader LK Advani against criticism following his 98th birthday wishes, arguing that public figures shouldn't be judged by single incidents. Tharoor cited examples of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, maintaining that Advani's decades of service deserve holistic assessment despite controversies surrounding the Ram Rath Yatra. This continues Tharoor's pattern of extending courtesies across party lines, previously praising PM Modi and criticizing dynastic politics.