Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], November 3 (ANI): Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) leader and Naoda MLA Humayun Kabir has firmly defended his plans to host a major gathering on December 6 to mark the ongoing construction of a mosque project, asserting that international backing and deep-seated community sentiment have sustained his resolve despite previous administrative hurdles.
The development comes following AJUP leader Humayun Kabir’s recent comment about blocking National Highway 12.
Kabir told ANI, “This is an emotional issue for Muslims all across India, and globally for Muslims in countries like Bangladesh, Oman, Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia… all these countries repeatedly gave me courage. They called me on the phone and said, “You are doing good work, you keep doing it, we are right behind you”. So, as long as I live in this world, I will build this house of Allah, and then, God willing, I will leave this world.“
Outlining the timeline and emotional significance of the project, Kabir detailed the upcoming milestones and addressed past hurdles during a recent statement.
“Yes, so on November 1st, 2026, I announced that the foundation that was laid earlier… so on the 6th of December, it will complete one full year. So, on that same day, whatever intention we had set in December 2025 has been fulfilled. The foundation has been laid, and work is currently ongoing. So, this is the second year. On that same day, 5 lakh people will gather here, and I will make an announcement. It has been done, and people will be repeatedly reminded to come here,” Kabir said.
Addressing friction with state authorities and counter-arguments regarding law and order concerns, Kabir maintained that the initiative transcends regional opposition, adding that earlier Mamata Banerjee created a lot of disturbances, saying Babri Masjid would create law and order problems
He said, “There are no law and order problems allowed here. Earlier, the government here, which was led by Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister… she created a lot of disturbances. She said that building the Babri Masjid would create law and order problems. There shouldn’t be any law and order problems; all of this should be left behind. Build a mosque in someone else’s name, the Babri Masjid shouldn’t be there—but I didn’t agree.”
Highlighting global support networks that have sustained the controversial construction effort, Kabir emphasised his personal commitment to seeing the endeavour through.
Looking ahead to the formal inauguration and linking the effort to historical contexts, the legislator set a long-term goal for the complex’s completion:
Humayun Kabir added, “So, I will thank Allah for giving me the life and letting me complete this work. The people here, whatever is in their hearts, that the mosque should be built in a good way, so I have also announced that on the 6th of December 2028 (Year 2028, 6th of December), this entire mosque will be opened for Muslims worldwide with all due respect and grandeur.”
Kabir further invoked the historical legacy of the Babri Masjid 1992 demolition as a driving force behind his mission.
“At that time, many clerics and scholars will come, but there is no need to speak about it right now there is no necessity. There is still a month’s time left before the 6th of December arrives. When the 6th of December comes, the Babri Masjid that was demolished in 1992—so it brings a lot of sorrow to many Muslims. To heal that pain, I am trying my best, and I will try, and, Inshallah, I will fulfil this completely,” AJUP chief and MLA Humayun Kabir said.
Political tensions have escalated sharply following TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s recent threat to blockade National Highway 12, drawing fierce condemnation from political leaders across West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
Reacting to the developments, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar cautioned the legislator against illegal blockades and contentious naming conventions.
He said, “As per the Nyaya Sanhita, blocking a national highway is a crime under the non-bailable section. So I would like to urge the MLA not to do such kinds of things. It is better to avoid Babur, and he should rename his masjid after any other person, not as part of the name of Babur.”
Echoing the hardline stance against the ruling party MLA, West Bengal State Minister Shankar Ghosh launched a scathing verbal attack, stating,”…These are the people who should be thrown into the dustbin…”
The controversy also drew sharp comments from Lucknow, where Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar weighed in on both the highway blockade threat and broader opposition rhetoric.
Rajbhar warned of strict administrative enforcement following Humayun Kabir’s statement and said, “If they want to build a mosque, they should do so after obtaining the necessary permission. If they attempt to block a highway, the police will deal with them right there on the spot.” (ANI)
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