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BJP Accuses TMC’s Kirti Azad of Promoting ‘Babar Premis’, Threatens Punishment
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:39 PM
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The BJP has publicly criticized TMC leader Kirti Azad for linking the Ram Mandir to Emperor Babur, stating that ‘Babar premis will be punished’.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a sharp rebuke to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kirti Azad after he made remarks that tied the construction of the Ram Mandir to the legacy of Emperor Babur. In a statement released by the BJP’s Delhi unit, party officials warned that the so‑called ‘Babar premis’ would face punishment.
Azad’s comments, made during a press conference earlier this week, suggested that the Ram Mandir project was influenced by historical narratives associated with Babur, a claim that the BJP found deeply offensive. The party’s spokesperson described the remarks as a deliberate attempt to undermine the sanctity of the temple and to sow discord among the Hindu community.
In response, the BJP has called for a formal investigation into Azad’s statements and has urged the central government to take action against him. The party’s warning signals a broader strategy to counter what it sees as anti‑nationalist rhetoric from opposition leaders.
The incident comes at a time when the BJP is intensifying its campaign to consolidate support ahead of the upcoming state elections. Critics argue that the party’s aggressive stance may further polarize the political landscape, while supporters view it as a necessary defense of cultural heritage.
Azad’s comments, made during a press conference earlier this week, suggested that the Ram Mandir project was influenced by historical narratives associated with Babur, a claim that the BJP found deeply offensive. The party’s spokesperson described the remarks as a deliberate attempt to undermine the sanctity of the temple and to sow discord among the Hindu community.
In response, the BJP has called for a formal investigation into Azad’s statements and has urged the central government to take action against him. The party’s warning signals a broader strategy to counter what it sees as anti‑nationalist rhetoric from opposition leaders.
The incident comes at a time when the BJP is intensifying its campaign to consolidate support ahead of the upcoming state elections. Critics argue that the party’s aggressive stance may further polarize the political landscape, while supporters view it as a necessary defense of cultural heritage.