<p>Kolkata: TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Tuesday said he would construct a Babri Masjid-like mosque in Murshidabad district by 2025, drawing sharp criticisms from the opposition BJP and Congress.</p><p>The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, however, distanced itself from the statement made by Kabir who is known for hitting the headlines with controversial comments.</p><p>"By 2025, Murshidabad will witness the construction of a mosque similar to the Babri Masjid," he told reporters.</p>.Part of 180-year-old mosque razed under anti-encroachment drive in UP's Fatehpur.<p>"The project will serve as a tribute to the historical mosque demolished in Ayodhya in 1992," he said, vowing to bring the Muslim community together for its realisation.</p><p>Kabir, the MLA of Bharatpur in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad, said the mosque would reflect the aspirations of the "34 per cent minority population" of the state.</p><p>"The mosque would come up at Beldanga," he said.</p>.Budaun mosque dispute: Hearing postponed to Dec 17 due to lawyer's death.<p>Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said it was an attempt to polarise communities for political gains.</p><p>"The TMC is deliberately playing with fire by making such provocative statements. We demand an immediate explanation from the chief minister," he said.</p><p>Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who hails from Murshidabad, also criticised Kabir's comment, calling it "irresponsible" and "divisive".</p>.<p>The TMC, meanwhile, distanced itself from the statement.</p><p>A senior leader, who did not wish to be named, said the remarks made by Kabir were not reflective of the party's views.</p><p>In the face of the backlash, Kabir defended his statement, emphasising that the project aims to honour history.</p>.<p>"This is about preserving our heritage, not creating division," he said in response to the criticisms.</p><p>"I was merely expressing the pain felt by Muslims over the demolition of the Babri Masjid. My statement reflects an emotional connection, not an intent to incite," he claimed.</p><p>Kabir had apologised to the leadership of his party last month for his comment that a "coterie" was influencing the chief minister's key decisions.</p>
<p>Kolkata: TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Tuesday said he would construct a Babri Masjid-like mosque in Murshidabad district by 2025, drawing sharp criticisms from the opposition BJP and Congress.</p><p>The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, however, distanced itself from the statement made by Kabir who is known for hitting the headlines with controversial comments.</p><p>"By 2025, Murshidabad will witness the construction of a mosque similar to the Babri Masjid," he told reporters.</p>.Part of 180-year-old mosque razed under anti-encroachment drive in UP's Fatehpur.<p>"The project will serve as a tribute to the historical mosque demolished in Ayodhya in 1992," he said, vowing to bring the Muslim community together for its realisation.</p><p>Kabir, the MLA of Bharatpur in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad, said the mosque would reflect the aspirations of the "34 per cent minority population" of the state.</p><p>"The mosque would come up at Beldanga," he said.</p>.Budaun mosque dispute: Hearing postponed to Dec 17 due to lawyer's death.<p>Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said it was an attempt to polarise communities for political gains.</p><p>"The TMC is deliberately playing with fire by making such provocative statements. We demand an immediate explanation from the chief minister," he said.</p><p>Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who hails from Murshidabad, also criticised Kabir's comment, calling it "irresponsible" and "divisive".</p>.<p>The TMC, meanwhile, distanced itself from the statement.</p><p>A senior leader, who did not wish to be named, said the remarks made by Kabir were not reflective of the party's views.</p><p>In the face of the backlash, Kabir defended his statement, emphasising that the project aims to honour history.</p>.<p>"This is about preserving our heritage, not creating division," he said in response to the criticisms.</p><p>"I was merely expressing the pain felt by Muslims over the demolition of the Babri Masjid. My statement reflects an emotional connection, not an intent to incite," he claimed.</p><p>Kabir had apologised to the leadership of his party last month for his comment that a "coterie" was influencing the chief minister's key decisions.</p>