Murshidabad Mosque Foundation Ceremony Sparks Security Deployment and Political Reaction
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In a development that has drawn widespread attention across West Bengal and beyond, suspended MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone for a mosque in Rejinagar, Murshidabad on Saturday. The design of the mosque is reportedly modelled after the Ayodhya-era Babri Masjid, a detail that has contributed to heightened public and political scrutiny. The event was marked by a large turnout, extensive security deployment, and immediate reactions from political parties, reflecting the sensitive intersection of religion, community identity, and politics in the region. Public Gathering and Formal Proceedings Thousands of residents gathered at the venue from early morning, underscoring high local interest. A dais had been erected for the formalities. Kabir, accompanied by visiting clerics, inaugurated the ceremony by cutting a ribbon. Slogans such as “Nara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar” echoed through the crowds as community members joined prayers and participation rituals. Organisers describ...