Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:59am on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Politics
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the proposed relocation of the century-old Bankra Mosque near Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, saying national security must take priority. He said the airport's strategic location and security requirements make unrestricted public access unacceptable. Adhikari also argued that the mosque's location has delayed runway expansion and the installation of advanced landing systems. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress opposed the move, calling for any decision to be taken only after consultation with the local Muslim community. Airport authorities have suspended public access to the mosque, citing security concerns. (PC: India Today)
