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Last Updated:<\/span>December 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/time><\/p>\nKabir’s remarks came after lakhs of devotees gathered at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground for a mega Bhagavad Gita recital, including senior BJP leaders.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nSuspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nSuspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir, who stoked controversy by laying the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on Ayodhya\u2019s Babri Masjid in Murshidabad\u2019s Rejinagar, promised a recitation of the Quran in response to the mega Bhagavad Gita recital at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata organised on Sunday.<\/p>\nKabir, who was suspended from the TMC earlier this week for what the party termed \u201ccommunal politics,” proceeded with the mosque inauguration ceremony on Saturday amid a swelling crowd and clerics sharing the dais and slogans of \u201cNara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar”, saying the project was not meant to oppose the Ram Mandir and that Muslims had every right to build a mosque in Bengal.<\/p>\nA day after this, lakhs of devotees, including sadhus and sadhvis from across West Bengal and neighbouring states, took part in the mega Gita recital at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground. Devotees joined their voices to recite shlokas from copies of the Gita, while saffron banners featuring the pictures of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram waved across the venue.<\/p>\nThe programme, called \u2018Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path\u2019, is being organised by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad, a collective of monks and spiritual leaders drawn from various monasteries and Hindu religious institutions. Senior BJP leaders, including Union minister and former state president Sukanta Majumdar, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, former MP Locket Chatterjee and MLA Agnimitra Paul, were present.<\/p>\n\u2018Gita Recitation Is Right\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\nSpeaking on the matter of the Gita recital, Kabir said he would invite Muslims for a mega Quran recitation before the construction of the mosque. \u201cThe Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organise Quran recitation,” he told news agency IANS<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\nMurshidabad, West Bengal: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says, ” The Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organize\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wAwCOlP0FY<\/a>\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe insisted that his decision to lay the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad was not due to political reasons. \u201cFor the same purpose for which the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad is reciting the holy Gita, we will have the Quran recited\u2026 We will gather 1 lakh people, feed them, and then the work on the Babri Masjid will begin,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.<\/p>\nThe BJP has accused Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using religion for polarisation and said the Babri Masjid will never be accepted in Bengal. \u201cNo one is opposing the construction of a mosque, but building one in the name of Babur seems like an attempt to insult Hindus and provoke them. The Hindu community will respond appropriately,” said Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.<\/p>\nCongress MP Imran Masood also accused Kabir of creating an environment of hatred in the country and demanded the West Bengal government to take strict action against the suspended MLA.<\/p>\n(with inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Promises ‘Quran Recitation’ After ‘Gita Path’ In Kolkata<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir, who stoked controversy by laying the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on Ayodhya\u2019s Babri Masjid in Murshidabad\u2019s Rejinagar, promised a recitation of the Quran in response to the mega Bhagavad Gita recital at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata organised on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Kabir, who was suspended from the TMC earlier this week for what the party termed \u201ccommunal politics,” proceeded with the mosque inauguration ceremony on Saturday amid a swelling crowd and clerics sharing the dais and slogans of \u201cNara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar”, saying the project was not meant to oppose the Ram Mandir and that Muslims had every right to build a mosque in Bengal.<\/p>\n
A day after this, lakhs of devotees, including sadhus and sadhvis from across West Bengal and neighbouring states, took part in the mega Gita recital at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground. Devotees joined their voices to recite shlokas from copies of the Gita, while saffron banners featuring the pictures of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram waved across the venue.<\/p>\n
The programme, called \u2018Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path\u2019, is being organised by the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad, a collective of monks and spiritual leaders drawn from various monasteries and Hindu religious institutions. Senior BJP leaders, including Union minister and former state president Sukanta Majumdar, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, former MP Locket Chatterjee and MLA Agnimitra Paul, were present.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the matter of the Gita recital, Kabir said he would invite Muslims for a mega Quran recitation before the construction of the mosque. \u201cThe Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organise Quran recitation,” he told news agency IANS<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\nMurshidabad, West Bengal: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says, ” The Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organize\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wAwCOlP0FY<\/a>\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe insisted that his decision to lay the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad was not due to political reasons. \u201cFor the same purpose for which the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad is reciting the holy Gita, we will have the Quran recited\u2026 We will gather 1 lakh people, feed them, and then the work on the Babri Masjid will begin,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.<\/p>\nThe BJP has accused Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using religion for polarisation and said the Babri Masjid will never be accepted in Bengal. \u201cNo one is opposing the construction of a mosque, but building one in the name of Babur seems like an attempt to insult Hindus and provoke them. The Hindu community will respond appropriately,” said Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.<\/p>\nCongress MP Imran Masood also accused Kabir of creating an environment of hatred in the country and demanded the West Bengal government to take strict action against the suspended MLA.<\/p>\n(with inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Promises ‘Quran Recitation’ After ‘Gita Path’ In Kolkata<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nMurshidabad, West Bengal: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says, ” The Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organize\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wAwCOlP0FY<\/a>\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe insisted that his decision to lay the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad was not due to political reasons. \u201cFor the same purpose for which the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad is reciting the holy Gita, we will have the Quran recited\u2026 We will gather 1 lakh people, feed them, and then the work on the Babri Masjid will begin,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.<\/p>\nThe BJP has accused Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using religion for polarisation and said the Babri Masjid will never be accepted in Bengal. \u201cNo one is opposing the construction of a mosque, but building one in the name of Babur seems like an attempt to insult Hindus and provoke them. The Hindu community will respond appropriately,” said Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.<\/p>\nCongress MP Imran Masood also accused Kabir of creating an environment of hatred in the country and demanded the West Bengal government to take strict action against the suspended MLA.<\/p>\n(with inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Promises ‘Quran Recitation’ After ‘Gita Path’ In Kolkata<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Murshidabad, West Bengal: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says, ” The Gita recitation taking place today is right and should be done properly\u2026 The foundation stone of the Babri Masjid was laid yesterday. Before construction begins, we will invite Maulanas and Hafiz to organize\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wAwCOlP0FY<\/a>\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe insisted that his decision to lay the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad was not due to political reasons. \u201cFor the same purpose for which the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad is reciting the holy Gita, we will have the Quran recited\u2026 We will gather 1 lakh people, feed them, and then the work on the Babri Masjid will begin,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.<\/p>\nThe BJP has accused Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using religion for polarisation and said the Babri Masjid will never be accepted in Bengal. \u201cNo one is opposing the construction of a mosque, but building one in the name of Babur seems like an attempt to insult Hindus and provoke them. The Hindu community will respond appropriately,” said Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.<\/p>\nCongress MP Imran Masood also accused Kabir of creating an environment of hatred in the country and demanded the West Bengal government to take strict action against the suspended MLA.<\/p>\n(with inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Promises ‘Quran Recitation’ After ‘Gita Path’ In Kolkata<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He insisted that his decision to lay the foundation stone for the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad was not due to political reasons. \u201cFor the same purpose for which the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad is reciting the holy Gita, we will have the Quran recited\u2026 We will gather 1 lakh people, feed them, and then the work on the Babri Masjid will begin,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.<\/p>\n
The BJP has accused Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using religion for polarisation and said the Babri Masjid will never be accepted in Bengal. \u201cNo one is opposing the construction of a mosque, but building one in the name of Babur seems like an attempt to insult Hindus and provoke them. The Hindu community will respond appropriately,” said Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar.<\/p>\n
Congress MP Imran Masood also accused Kabir of creating an environment of hatred in the country and demanded the West Bengal government to take strict action against the suspended MLA.<\/p>\n
(with inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 19:24 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Promises ‘Quran Recitation’ After ‘Gita Path’ In Kolkata<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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