Humayun Kabir

  • Trinamool

    Trinamool's Strategic Response to Polarization Ahead of West Bengal Elections

    Dec 14, 2025 12:49 am CST

    As West Bengal approaches crucial Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to counter BJP's polarization attempts. Following suspended MLA Humayun Kabir's controversial 'Babri Masjid' announcement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is focusing on Bengali cultural identity, enhancing welfare schemes, and highlighting alleged BJP connections to counter-polarization tactics while protecting the party's Muslim voter base amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process.

  • AIMIM Bengal Unit Seeks Alliance with Trinamool Rebel Humayun Kabir for Upcoming West Bengal Elections

    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.

  • The Shifting Landscape of Muslim Politics in West Bengal: Humayun Kabir

    The Shifting Landscape of Muslim Politics in West Bengal: Humayun Kabir's Challenge to Trinamool Dominance

    Dec 11, 2025 04:37 pm CST

    This in-depth analysis examines how suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's plans to build a Babri Masjid-styled mosque and form a new political party could reshape Muslim politics in West Bengal. With Muslims constituting 27% of Bengal's population and traditionally supporting Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, Kabir's challenge threatens to fragment this crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. The article explores historical voting patterns, regional Muslim identity dynamics, and the potential electoral implications of this political realignment, comparing it to AIMIM's similar strategy in Bihar's Seemanchal region.

  • Humayun Kabir: Bengal

    Humayun Kabir: Bengal's Self-Proclaimed 'Owaisi' Aims to Challenge Trinamool's Muslim Vote Base

    Dec 09, 2025 11:49 pm CST

    Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has declared himself "Bengal's Owaisi" with plans to launch a new political party targeting the Muslim vote bank. Claiming a close alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Kabir intends to field candidates in 135 constituencies, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape and impacting Trinamool's electoral fortunes in a state where Muslims constitute 27 percent of voters.

  • Identity Mix-up: Mosque Fundraiser by One Humayun Kabir Floods Namesake MLA With 200 Donation Calls

    Identity Mix-up: Mosque Fundraiser by One Humayun Kabir Floods Namesake MLA With 200 Donation Calls

    Dec 09, 2025 02:59 am CST

    A case of mistaken identity in West Bengal politics has resulted in Debra MLA Humayun Kabir receiving approximately 200 donation calls intended for his suspended namesake who is raising funds for a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad. While the mosque fundraiser has already collected over Rs 93 lakh through online donations, the former IPS officer continues redirecting callers in this unusual political subplot.

  • Suspended Trinamool MLA Refuses Resignation Despite Controversy Over Babri Masjid-Style Mosque

    Suspended Trinamool MLA Refuses Resignation Despite Controversy Over Babri Masjid-Style Mosque

    Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST

    Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has reversed his decision to resign from the West Bengal Assembly following public support after laying the foundation for a controversial Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad. While maintaining his legislative position, Kabir plans to launch a new political party and has suggested potential alliances with Congress and Left parties for upcoming elections, prompting the ruling TMC to distance itself further from him within the Assembly.

  • Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir Challenges Trinamool Congress with Babri Masjid Plan and New Political Party in West Bengal

    Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir Challenges Trinamool Congress with Babri Masjid Plan and New Political Party in West Bengal

    Dec 07, 2025 03:58 pm CST

    Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has announced plans to establish a new political party after proposing to build a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Claiming he will field candidates in 135 assembly seats and seek alliance with AIMIM, Kabir vows to prevent both Mamata Banerjee's fourth term and BJP's rise to power in the 2026 elections, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape by targeting the crucial Muslim vote bank.

  • Suspended TMC MLA Lays Controversial Babri Mosque Foundation in West Bengal Amid Political Tensions

    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.

  • Religious Tensions Rise as BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja for Ram Temple Replica Following Babri Masjid Foundation in Murshidabad

    Religious Tensions Rise as BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja for Ram Temple Replica Following Babri Masjid Foundation in Murshidabad

    Dec 07, 2025 02:46 am CST

    In a significant development reflecting India's ongoing religious dynamics, BJP leader Sakharov Sarkar conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for a Ram Temple replica in Murshidabad, following suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid foundation stone laying. Both leaders cited constitutional rights to religious establishments, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and religion in the region.

  • Controversy Erupts as Suspended Trinamool MLA Plans Babri Masjid-Style Mosque in West Bengal

    Controversy Erupts as Suspended Trinamool MLA Plans Babri Masjid-Style Mosque in West Bengal

    Dec 06, 2025 12:16 pm CST

    Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir proceeds with plans to lay the foundation stone for a controversial 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad, despite warnings from BJP leaders and his recent party suspension. The high-profile event is expected to draw thousands of attendees and has sparked significant political and religious tensions.