Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir alleges police harassment
Humayun Kabir, a former TMC MLA, has started a new party called the Janata Unnayan Party (JUP).
He says that in the next big election in 2026, many Muslim voters will support his party instead of the TMC.
He also says that the police have been bothering him and his family since he helped start building a new mosque.
The TMC says that building religious places should not be mixed with politics.
Kabir thinks that the police are acting unfairly and that the government is not using money wisely.
He is ready to fight against any wrongdoing.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir alleges police harassment after laying the foundation stone for a mosque.
Kabir claims minority votes will shift to his new party, Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), in the 2026 elections.
He alleges that the police have been targeting him and his family since the mosque foundation stone incident.
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee suggests that building religious places should be done outside of politics.
Kabir questions the use of government funds for Durgaangan projects and alleges a understanding between Mamata Banerjee and the BJP.
- Who
- Humayun Kabir, a suspended TMC MLA and founder of the Janata Unnayan Party (JUP)
- What
- Allegations of police harassment and political maneuvering for minority votes
- When
- Approaching the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections
- Where
- Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Kabir claims that the police have been targeting him and his family since he laid the foundation stone for a mosque, and that he aims to secure minority votes for his new party.
Humayun Kabir's Perspective
TMC's Perspective
Religious Politics
Humayun Kabir's Perspective
Kabir claims that minority votes will shift to his new party, Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), in the 2026 elections, and that the division between Hindu and Muslim votes will be clear.
TMC's Perspective
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee suggests that building religious places should be done outside of politics.
Police Harassment
Humayun Kabir's Perspective
Kabir alleges that the police have been targeting him and his family since he laid the foundation stone for a mosque, and that they acted forcefully without notice.
TMC's Perspective
The TMC has not directly responded to the allegations of police harassment, but Abhishek Banerjee has commented on the separation of religion and politics.
- Name
- Humayun Kabir
- Party
- Janata Unnayan Party (JUP)
- Allegations
- Police harassment, targeting of his family
- Incident
- Laying the foundation stone for a mosque
- Response
- TMC suggests building religious places outside of politics