Reacting to the foundation stone of the Babri Masjid laid by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir in Beldanga, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla described it as a pattern of glorifying "foreign invader" like Babar in INDI alliance states.
"Anyone can build a mosque; no one is prohibited from doing so because temples and mosques are centres of faith for any religion. But no one has the right to spoil the atmosphere of this country... Those attempting to create such an environment cannot progress by damaging this strong demo
On Saturday, the suspended TMC MLA, Humayun Kabir, laid the foundation stone for the construction of Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, amid widespread criticism from multiple political parties.
The appointment was confirmed by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) through an official communication issued by its CEO, Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, on December 5 2025.
On this occasion, Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Union Ministers of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar and Murlidhar Mohol, Union Cooperation Secretary Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, along with many other dignitaries, were present.
Speaking to ANI, Adhikari alleged that invoking the name of Babar was provocative and accused the state government of extending police protection to the event while restricting Hindu religious practices.