In West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, expelled Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir initiated the foundation-laying ceremony for a new mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Beldanga on Saturday. The event, organized across 25 bighas near Moradighi, is expected to draw nearly 300,000 attendees, including religious scholars from Saudi Arabia. Around 40,000 biryani packets have been prepared for guests, with total event costs estimated between ₹6–7 million.

Kabir, recently ousted from the Trinamool Congress for anti-party activities, has continued the initiative despite political backlash. Local police, following Calcutta High Court directives, have deployed about 3,000 officers to maintain order and traffic flow along National Highway 12. Authorities have expressed concern over potential congestion due to the large turnout.

The event has stirred unease within the Trinamool Congress, as Kabir’s move is seen both as a show of defiance and a test of his local influence. The ceremony, beginning with Quran recitations, is scheduled to conclude by late afternoon under police supervision.