A masjid between communism and capitalism

Submitted by admin on 20 July 2010 - 3:02am

By Kashif-ul-Huda, TwoCircles.net

Communist parties have ruled Indian state of West Bengal for 33 years. In the last few years the ruling Left Front has welcomed capitalist and have gone out of the way to bring them to their under-developed state. Whether this strange mix of communists and capitalists will do any good to the state remains to be seen but this nexus is already affecting the lives of people living in this state.

The structure looks like a typical small masjid of north India with three domes and minarets on its sides. Structurally this building still looks like a masjid but its function has changed over the years. Sitting next to a prominent road, while decades ago it would have served as a place to offer namaz for the travelers now this building serves the customers. In the past, muezzins may have called azaan to invite devotees to prayers (Hayya 'ala-s-Salah) and thus success (Hayya 'ala-l-Falah), now shops and banners compete with each other for customers for quick bucks.

This is one of at least ten mosques in Kolkata that remains under illegal occupation. Most remarkable about this masjid is that it is in West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya’s constituency. Situated on 32A Ramkrishna Upanibesh Road in Kolkata, it is completely under illegal occupation and no prayers are offered there anymore.

“Sri Hari Glass Works” seems to stake a claim on this owner-less masjid. Glass works shop occupies half of the building and the other half is a courier and travel service. Turning a house of worship to a place of business is not only breaking Indian laws but also a violation of sacred traditions. But the worst crime is the election advertisements painted on the walls by the ruling party CPI(M) asking for votes. May be there could not be a better picture than this of Left Front’s misgovernance of the state where it has supported unlawful elements, encouraged illegal activities and completely disregarded its Muslim population. This masjid thus becomes a symbol of what happens to religion when pushed by both communist and capitalist ideologies.

Recently, Shahanshah Jahangir, president of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) of West Bengal, along with others visited the spot and inspected the mosque premises.

He expressed his grief saying “Muslim places of worship have never been safe under the CPM rule in the state.” He also expressed his determination to take legal steps to recover the said mosque and if required he will lead peaceful democratic protest for the purpose.

Email the Chief Minister of West Bengal: cm_wb@nic.in

[Photo by IUML]

3 domes are Prakash Karat, Advani and Kaangress

Submitted by Kanta Bose (not verified) on 21 July 2010 - 4:29pm.

The 3 domes of the illegally occupied mosque symbolise/represent Mr. Prakash Karat (CPI-M), LK Advani (RSS/BJP) and Kaangress Party. When it comes to hurting muslim-interests., all colors agree in the dark. The 3 domes, under the reality of "Sree Hari Glass Stores".

How symbolic ! What a picture ! What an ugly / stark reality ! Where is the Constitution of India ? Its just on paper., you may say. In other words., not implemented on the ground.

WHEN IT COMES TO OCCUPYING MUSLIM PROPERTY, ALL ARE SAME.

Submitted by Nanakram Bhagwandas (not verified) on 21 July 2010 - 12:49pm.

2010 National Song ! to be sung by each and every Indian.

Sakhi Saiyyan to shaant swabhaav ke hee hain
RSS Daa`in uksaaye jaat hai -2
Har maheene uchle Togadia; Muthalik ka uchla hai ROLE
Sushma Bai kaa kaahe bol !

Jhoota prachar kar kar ke nafrat badhaye hai
Ussa baans maati daang mari jaat hai
RSS Daa`in khaaye jaat hai - 2

Advani Dada be-haal hai
Mrut shaiyya par pichkey hain gaal rey
Dangey kara-kara kay, Jhad gaye baal rey
Aur Sushma Jiji bhee khaa gayee maat hai
RSS daa`in khaaye jaat hai

Bholi janata ko uksaao - har maheene dangaa karaao
Idd - Baraat - Diwali - Dushehra
Jhoote itihaas ki ho gayee barmaar hai
Gadkari ka jhoota prachaar hahakaar hai
Sach bhi to laagey Parsaad rey !!!

Vasundhra Jiji bhee khaa gayee maat hai
RSS Daa`in maarey jaat hai
Pragya aur Purohit desh todna chaah hai
Is saazish mein RSS unke saath hai

Bhonsla Military School Nashik mein kya padhaat hai ?
Koi jaake dekhe wahan kya kya hovat hai...
Bhonsla School mein kya kya hovey hai
Kya dangey bilast (blast) ki saazish andar hovey hai

Bal Thackerey phire aazaad hai
Babu Bajrangi phire aazaad hai
Sirf "shak" par Masoom log jail mein band
Kalasangra Aseemanand Gujarat Govt. Guest house mein !
RSS daain khaaye jaat hai.

Reddy-brothers illegal mining karat hai
Karnatak mein Yeddy ka moo bharat hai
Bharat ke sanvidhaan ki dhajjiyaan udaat hai
RSS daa`in khaaye jaat hai

Aur aagey kaa kahun ? Kaha nahin jaat hai
RSS daa`in khaaye jaat hai.

Arrey saiyyan marr gaye hamaare.............
Kisi aaye gaye mein.. Kisi aaye gaye mein..
RSS daa`in maare jaat hai... (chorus)

SDPI must take up this issue

Submitted by INDIAN (not verified) on 21 July 2010 - 8:27am.

As SDPI is considered a ray of hope of marginalised sections(Muslims/Dalits), it must mobilise people to get the Masjid liberated avoiding law and order problems.SDPI must capitalise the situation in West Bengal since people have lost their faith in CPM and its allies for their inaction and double standard in taking up public issues.CPM is not intrerested in taking up issues like poverty, development, communalism, fascism, caste system, human right violations etc. Instead, they have started to work hands in glove with RSS,the Brahmanical terror outfit.In Kerala, they have begun implementing their agenda formed jointly with RSS in secret.The Police in CPM control manipulate a local hand chopping incedent to link the whole muslim community with Al Qaeda and Taliban.We Muslims must come out and raise this issue wherever possible.We have to expose the nexus between Commies and RSS.

Occupied Masjid in Kolkata

Submitted by Safina Khatoon (not verified) on 20 July 2010 - 9:03pm.

There are so many masjids in Kolkata and Murshidabad are illegally occupied by local influential people. Also there is very less Muslim population around this masjid area. If you will go to Murshidabad, you will find out so many masjids have same situation. Also, there is a very big masjid called Katra Masjid in Murshidabad is disputed and locked. Some Muslim organization should come up to save the masjid as well as masjid adjoing land.

For your information, so many masjids have been freed from illegal occupants after independence.

Regards,