Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party amid Babri-style mosque row
Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party amid Babri-style mosque row
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir unveils a new party and plans to contest two Murshidabad seats, stirring Bengal politics amid Babri-style mosque controversy.
In a move that could redraw Bengal's political map ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday floated a new political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party. The launch comes days after he faced suspension for laying the foundation stone of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad district.
Addressing a public meeting in Beladanga, Kabir announced the party's plans and said it would field several candidates in the 2026 elections. He also disclosed that he would contest from two seats—Rejinagar and Beldanga—in Murshidabad.
The event has already drawn political and public attention, with donations pouring into the mosque project, reportedly totaling ₹1.30 crore for the proposed Babri Masjid-style structure in the district.
Kabir, who represents Bharatpur, said the new party will focus on local issues and anti-incumbency sentiments. The move follows a wave of opinion from rival groups and drew commentary from national voices about the risk of widening rifts as Bengal politics heats up.
Looking ahead to 2026, Kabir has urged anti-TMC and anti-BJP camps to unite, signaling a broader strategy to position his outfit as an alternative voice in Murshidabad and across Bengal. His decision to contest from two seats signals confidence in building a foothold in multiple pockets.
The emergence of Janata Unnayan Party adds another layer to Bengal's political drama as voters weigh development promises, governance credibility, and the role of religious symbolism in elections.
