As the nation observes December 6, marking 32 years since the demolition of Babri Masjid, Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) released a poignant poster echoing the enduring pain of that tragic day. “This wasn’t just the destruction of a mosque but an assault on justice, equality, and communal harmony,” the poster read, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of the event that shook India’s secular foundations.
The memories of Babri Masjid resonate even today, not just as a tragic loss for the Muslim community but as a symbol of the nation’s struggle with communal harmony and justice. SIO emphasised that the pain endures as mosques across India, from Sambhal to other towns, face threats amid growing silence from the judiciary. The inability to uphold the Places of Worship Act, 1991, has emboldened those who seek to target sacred spaces, threatening the pluralistic fabric of the country.
To many, Babri was more than the destruction of a religious structure. It was a direct affront to the rights, dignity, and sense of belonging of the Muslim community. “We remember. We resist. We demand justice and vow to protect what is sacred and rightfully ours,” the SIO affirmed, urging people not to let the incident fade from the nation’s collective memory.
