Hindu group calls for Ram Mandir in every constituency over Humayun Kabir's Babri remark

Humayun Kabir, the Trinamool MLA from Bharatpur, has announced that the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid will be laid in Beldanga, a town in Murshidabad, on December 6, 2025. Kabir emphasized that the mosque would be larger than the original Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, and its construction would take approximately 3 to 5 years to complete. This announcement follows the backdrop of ongoing political debates around religious spaces and their significance in West Bengal.

In response to Kabir’s statement, Ambikananda Maharaj, the president of the Bongiyo Hindu Sena, outlined plans to build Ram temples in every assembly constituency of Murshidabad. Maharaj stated that the temples would vary in size, with some being small, others medium-sized, and some large. He urged people from all political parties to join in the construction of these temples, stressing that the work would commence immediately. The Hindu Sena’s proposal is aimed at creating a network of Ram temples across the district, highlighting their cultural and religious importance.

BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh also reacted to Kabir's announcement, asserting that the construction of both mosques and temples must follow legal and regulatory procedures. Ghosh questioned the timing of Kabir’s declaration, suggesting it was made to attract public attention. He further stated that the construction of Ram temples is not a new or controversial initiative, as Ram has deep cultural and religious roots in India, and the temples have long been a part of the nation’s history.

These statements have stirred significant political and religious discourse in Murshidabad. Both the Babri Masjid project and the proposal for Ram temples represent a broader trend of religious and political mobilization, where religious structures are seen as symbols of cultural identity and political influence. The developments in Murshidabad are expected to have lasting implications for the region's political landscape and its religious dynamics.