TMC MLA Defies Suspension, Vows to Build 'Babri Masjid' Amid Communal Tensions

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A suspended Trinamool Congress MLA, Humayun Kabir, has refused to back down on his plan to build a 'Babri Masjid' in West Bengal's Murshidabad, despite being suspended from the party for 'anti-party activities.' The move has sparked concerns about communal tensions in the region, particularly ahead of next year's Assembly polls. Kabir, who announced his plan to lay the foundation stone of the mosque on December 6, the anniversary of the Ayodhya mosque demolition, has vowed to press ahead with the program despite the backlash. He has even gone so far as to threaten to resign as MLA and launch his own party, if necessary. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned Kabir's actions, labeling him a 'traitor' who has been bought off by the BJP to stir up communal tensions. The TMC has made it clear that it does not condone such behavior and has suspended Kabir from the party. The West Bengal government has assured the Calcutta High Court that it has deployed sufficient forces to maintain law and order in the area. The court, however, has refused to intervene in the matter, leaving the responsibility of maintaining peace to the state. The central government has also deployed 19 companies of central forces in the area, amid concerns about the potential for violence. The situation remains tense, with Kabir's supporters and opponents engaging in heated debates and protests. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the 'Babri Masjid' controversy has exposed deep-seated communal tensions in West Bengal, and the state government will need to take decisive action to prevent further unrest.