The announcement of constructing a Babri mosque by Humayun Kabir, who was recently expelled from TMC, has intensified political dynamics in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections.
Humayun Kabir's expulsion from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was largely due to his announcement regarding the construction of a Babri mosque, which he aimed to inaugurate in Murshidabad on December 6. The timing of his suspension, just before this significant announcement, underscores the tension within the party regarding the sensitive subject of the Babri mosque. Kabir, who represents Bharatpur, has since formed a new political party called the Janata Unnayan Party and claims to challenge West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee significantly in the forthcoming elections.
The Babri mosque project, marked by a symbolic foundation stone laying ceremony on December 6, is also strategically significant as it pertains to the upcoming election season in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The connection of the Babri mosque to Ayodhya plays a critical role in electoral politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, which has seen a rise in religious political undertones. Kabir's initiative signals a potential mobilization of communal sentiments that may sway voter opinions, heightening political tensions as elections approach.
As the Janata Unnayan Party positions itself in the political landscape, the Babri mosque construction announcement could attract both support and opposition from different factions. This diversion into religious construction amidst elections indicates a strategy to consolidate votes among religious segments while challenging the ruling parties in two politically crucial states. Kabir’s actions reflect the ongoing intertwining of religion and politics in India, raising questions about the implications this may have on inter-community relations and the future of secular politics in the region.
