Chowdhury said that while the Babri Masjid–Ram Janmabhoomi case reached its legal conclusion decades after the mosque’s demolition in 1992, many continue to feel that “justice was never truly delivered.” According to him, the demolition of the mosque and the eventual construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site still evoke emotional and historical wounds among sections of the community.
Referring to discussions around the number of mosques in the Mirzapur region, he stressed that mosques are “the house of Allah” and should not be drawn into political debates or administrative scrutiny. He argued that neither the police nor the courts should intervene in their functioning, asserting that all religious places—irrespective of faith—deserve equal respect and protection from politicisation.
The minister also addressed recent controversies involving comments made by Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir. Without elaborating on the specifics of Kabir’s remarks, Chowdhury said the leader had “touched a raw nerve,” using a popular Urdu expression to underscore the sensitivity of the issue. He further condemned a provocative statement circulating about a supposed ₹1 crore bounty on an imam, calling it deeply alarming and capable of disturbing public order.
Asserting that such rhetoric only worsens communal tensions, Chowdhury urged public figures and political groups to exercise restraint. He appealed for calm, warning that inflammatory remarks—whether from political leaders or members of the public—could intensify mistrust at a time when maintaining social stability is crucial.
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