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Mamata Banerjee's Warning: Why Her Fight Against Communalism Will Continue

On the anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition, Mamata Banerjee made a strong statement against communal politics. She framed West Bengal as a land of unity, invoking the legacy of figures like Tagore and Vivekananda. The Trinamool Congress marked the day with a 'Harmony Day' event in Kolkata. Meanwhile, a suspended party MLA is involved in laying the foundation for a new Babri Mosque in Murshidabad.

Key Points: Mamata Banerjee Vows to Fight Communal Politics on Babri Day

  • Mamata Banerjee issued a veiled caution to the BJP without naming the party directly
  • She appealed to people to restore West Bengal's heritage of peace and harmony
  • The Trinamool Congress observes December 6 as 'Harmony Day' or 'Sampriti Diwas'
  • A foundation stone for a new Babri Mosque will be laid in Murshidabad district
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Fight against communal politics will continue: Mamata Banerjee on Babri Mosque demolition anniversary

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledges to continue her struggle against divisive politics on the anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition, observed as Harmony Day.

"Those who are revelling in the game of igniting the fire of communalism to destroy the country, our fight against them will continue. - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, Dec 6

On the occasion of the Babri Mosque demolition day, which the Trinamool Congress observes every year as “Harmony Day”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gave a subtle caution to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), without naming the latter, that her fight against communal politics by some vested interest will continue.

“Those who are revelling in the game of igniting the fire of communalism to destroy the country, our fight against them will continue,” the Chief Minister said in a social media statement issued on Saturday.

At the same time, she also appealed to the people to restore the heritage of peace and harmony in the state on the occasion of the Babri Mosque demolition day.

“Unity is Strength. At the outset, I extend my sincere greetings and congratulations to all on the occasion of ‘Unity Day’/‘Harmony Day’. The soil of Bengal is the soil of unity. This soil is Rabindranath's soil, Nazrul's soil, Ramakrishna-Vivekananda's soil—this soil has never bowed its head to division, nor will it in the days to come,” the Chief Minister said in the social media post.

According to her, people from all religions in West Bengal, including Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, and Buddhism, know how to walk shoulder to shoulder. “We share our joys. Because we believe that religion belongs to each, but festivals belong to all,” the Chief Minister said.

On Saturday afternoon, Trinamool Congress will be organising its annual 'Sampriti Diwas (Harmony Day)' programme at Esplanade in Central Kolkata. The programme, organised by Trinamool Congress's youth and students' wings, will be attended by the top party leadership.

On the other hand, there will be the foundation stone laying ceremony of a Babri Mosque at Beldanga in Murshidabad district, organised by now-suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur constituency, Humayun Kabir, in the same district.

The proposed Babri Mosque at Beldanga will be in line with the original construction at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, which was demolished on December 7. 1992.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Observing this day as Harmony Day is a positive step. We must remember the past but not be trapped by it. Building a new mosque in Bengal seems like a symbolic gesture of moving forward, which is good.
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Vikram M
While the sentiment of harmony is appreciated, this feels like political posturing. Every party plays the communal card when it suits them. The real test is governance and economic growth for all communities, not just speeches.
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Priya S
"Religion belongs to each, but festivals belong to all." What a beautiful line! This is the true spirit of India. We celebrate Eid, Diwali, Christmas, and Gurpurab together in our colony. That's our strength.
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Rohit P
Building a replica Babri Mosque in Bengal? This is just stirring the pot again. Why not use that land and money for a school or hospital that serves everyone? We need to look to the future, not keep rebuilding symbols of past conflicts.
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Meera T
As a Bengali, I'm proud of our composite culture. Tagore, Nazrul, Ramakrishna—they taught us universal love. Let's honor that legacy by ensuring peace and brotherhood in our daily lives, not just on one designated day.

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