Overview
- Humayun Kabir was suspended by the Trinamool Congress on December 4 for alleged anti‑party and communal activity after he announced a December 6 foundation ceremony in Beldanga.
- Kabir said Quran recitation will precede the stone‑laying on Saturday and signalled he will proceed even if detained, while also promising to launch a new party later this month.
- Murshidabad authorities have not granted permission for the event, the district is on alert, and posters for the programme were recently vandalised.
- In court, the West Bengal government said it has deployed forces to keep peace, and the Centre reported posting 19 companies of central forces to the area.
- Political rivals traded accusations, with the BJP alleging TMC is fostering polarisation and TMC leaders claiming Kabir is acting with encouragement from the BJP.