The suspension of congregational prayers at the 136-year-old Bankra mosque near Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has triggered a political controversy. Authorities cited security concerns, while BJP leaders backed the move as essential for airport expansion and safety

The visit comes amid speculation over a possible expansion or reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers and follows recent political developments involving the Shinde-led Shiv Sena