Controversy Erupts Over Adina Mosque in West Bengal: Religious Heritage or Contested Site?

Oct 18, 2025 10:01 am CST

A social media post by TMC MP Yusuf Pathan about the historic Adina Mosque in Malda has sparked a religious controversy in West Bengal. While Pathan highlighted its 14th century Islamic heritage, BJP officials countered by calling it "Adinath Temple," reigniting debates about whether the structure was built over a Hindu temple. This ongoing dispute led to religious demonstrations last year and intervention by the Archaeological Survey of India.