Kolkata, Nov 27 (NationPress) Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar responded on Thursday to the emergence of posters promoting a foundation event for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, asserting that while individuals are entitled to construct a mosque, a Ram Mandir will also be established. His comments further intensified an already charged political landscape as December 6 approaches, marking the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

The dispute arose after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir declared intentions to lay the cornerstone of a mosque inspired by the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad on December 6.

However, the Trinamool Congress distanced itself from Kabir's proclamation. Concurrently, posters related to the event appeared throughout Beldanga, heightening tensions in the minority-majority district, which experienced unrest earlier this year during demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

In an interview with IANS, Sukanta Majumdar stated, “The Babri Masjid once stood in India, but it no longer exists; a Ram Mandir occupies that space now. I suspect that Trinamool Congress legislators are attempting to intimidate Hindus in Murshidabad, where they are a minority. If they wish to construct a Babri Masjid there, they are free to do so, but a Ram Mandir will also be built.”

He further questioned the historical basis for the proposed structure, stating, “I would recommend they read the ‘Baburnama’ to comprehend the connection between Babur and the Babri Masjid. Whether such a reconstruction is warranted should be determined by Muslim scholars.”

In response to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent criticisms of the BJP and the Election Commission regarding the revision of voter lists under the SIR exercise, Majumdar dismissed her comments as mere political drama.

Banerjee accused the BJP of manipulating the central electoral body and cautioned against the removal of legitimate voters' names. She also stated her intention to initiate a nationwide protest if she or her supporters faced targeting.

In opposition to her statements, Majumdar remarked, “Mamata Banerjee is a regional leader, not a national figure. If she asserts she can influence the entire nation, she lacks the fortitude to do so. The Congress and Trinamool are merely competing for leadership of the Opposition. Their objectives align—Mamata aims to protect her family, while Sonia Gandhi seeks to safeguard her son.”