Kolkata, November 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chairman and Nowda MLA Humayun Kabir has renewed his warning over the proposed Babri Masjid construction in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, threatening to block National Highway 34 on December 6, the day construction is scheduled to begin.
Addressing the media on Monday, Kabir challenged the administration to stop the proposed blockade, saying, “If the administration has the power, then block it.”
The former Trinamool Congress leader issued the warning while speaking at a meeting on income and expenditure accounts held at the Bari Masjid premises in Beldanga. Meanwhile, the administration is preparing measures to prevent any possible law and order disturbance in the area.
Kabir said the stretch of National Highway 34, covering around 30 km between Rejinagar and Berhampore, would remain under his supporters’ control on December 6. He also claimed that his supporters would take to the roads in several adjoining areas.
“On the day of the construction of the Babri Masjid, we will block the national highway. If the administration has the power, let the police stop us. From Krishnanagar to Berhampore, Domkal to Berhampore, Jalangi to Berhampore, Sainthia to Kandi and Berhampore, and Burdwan to the Nabadwip Bridge, our people will be on the roads,” he said.
However, Kabir maintained that his supporters would not violate law and order.
“The police know that none of us has violated law and order, and we will not do so in the future either. I request that all of you stand with me on December 6, 2026,” he added.
Kabir, who was expelled from the Trinamool Congress last year, returned to the political spotlight by raising the Babri Masjid issue before launching his own party, the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
He announced plans to build a mosque in his home turf of Beldanga on December 6, marking the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992. The announcement triggered concerns over a possible law and order situation, prompting increased police vigilance in the area.
Kabir has now again challenged the police administration to prevent the proposed programme.
He said the proposed two-storey mosque would be built at an estimated cost of Rs 87 crore and would have a capacity to accommodate around 80,000 people for prayers. An additional prayer facility for 20,000 people is also planned within the premises.
Several rooms are being constructed in the basement to accommodate visitors from outside the area, who would be able to stay there on payment of rent.
The mosque is scheduled to be inaugurated on December 6. Kabir has also called upon members of the Muslim community to join the proposed road blockade on that day.
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