Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Narendra Modi
Arvind Kejriwal
Rahul Gandhi
Tajinder Bagga
Indian National Congress (INC)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Politics News / Taj was built by traitors, we'll change history: BJP MLA
Politics

Taj was built by traitors, we'll change history: BJP MLA

Taj was built by traitors, we'll change history: BJP MLA
Written by Gogona Saikia
Oct 16, 2017, 02:12 pm 2 min read
Taj was built by traitors, we'll change history: BJP MLA

The controversy over the UP government's attitude towards the Taj Mahal refuses to die down. Now BJP MLA Sangeet Som has said it was built by 'traitors'. The comments came as he defended the decision to leave the mausoleum out of a tourism booklet. "(Shahjahan) imprisoned his father. He wanted to wipe out Hindus. If these people are part of our history, then…we'll change history."

Twitter Post
What exactly did he say?

BJP's Sangeet Som says,'Many were sad when Taj Mahal was removed from historical places.What history? Its creator wanted to wipe out Hindus' pic.twitter.com/5OcpJwC4d7

— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2017
Attitude
The current UP government's disposition towards the Taj

Since coming to power, the Yogi Adityanath government has displayed a lackadaisical stance towards the Taj. In July, it came under fire from academicians after it failed to include the monument in its budgetary plans for the state's cultural heritage. In September, a 32-page glossy brochure didn't mention Taj Mahal, though Gorakhnath Temple, of which Yogi is head priest, had a dedicated page.

Statements
Controversial statements by UP ministers

In 2014, Adityanath triggered a controversy when he claimed the Taj had been built on a Shiv Temple. Cultural Affairs Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said the monument was "rightly kept out (of tourism booklet) and should be replaced with Gorakhnath." Adityanath had said it has "no connection with India's culture/heritage" while lauding PM Narendra Modi for gifting dignitaries Gita instead of Taj replicas.

Som
Som shot to notoriety during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots

Som's name made headlines when he was accused of making provocative speeches during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. He also reportedly uploaded an inflammatory fake video clip. He had said he would help Mohammad Akhlaq's killers get bail. While commenting on the Taj, he also said SP leader Azam Khan's Mohammad Ali Jauhar University was a front to harbor terrorists.

Implications
The effects of ignoring the Taj could be major

Taj Mahal is India's biggest tourist attraction. The monument of international fame earns the government crores in revenue. Plus, "if tourism in Agra grows, circuit cities like Mathura would grow automatically," says Rajeev Saxena, secretary, Tourism Guild of Agra. However, due to alleged governmental negligence, the number of tourists dropped by 113,400 during 2012-2015. Ignoring it might have long-lasting consequences for India's signature monument.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Gogona Saikia
Gogona Saikia
Mail
“I may be on the side of the angels, but don’t think for one second that I am one of them.” Delhi University. Freethinker. “Social justice warrior”.
Latest
India
Narendra Modi
Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh
Azam Khan
Latest
Prior to unveiling, 2022 Mahindra Scorpio previewed in leaked images
Prior to unveiling, 2022 Mahindra Scorpio previewed in leaked images Auto
International Day of Families 2022: Celebrate the special bond
International Day of Families 2022: Celebrate the special bond Lifestyle
Australia's Andrew Symonds dies in car accident: Details here
Australia's Andrew Symonds dies in car accident: Details here Sports
Keeway MBP M502N goes official; might also arrive in India
Keeway MBP M502N goes official; might also arrive in India Auto
NamX-Pininfarina hydrogen SUV concept,  with removable fuel tanks, revealed
NamX-Pininfarina hydrogen SUV concept, with removable fuel tanks, revealed Auto
India
Low output estimate: India bans wheat exports in policy reversal
Low output estimate: India bans wheat exports in policy reversal Business
Late Danish Siddiqui awarded 2nd Pulitzer for photographing COVID-19 deaths
Late Danish Siddiqui awarded 2nd Pulitzer for photographing COVID-19 deaths World
WHO report claims India underreported COVID-19 deaths; India strongly objects
WHO report claims India underreported COVID-19 deaths; India strongly objects India
India: Phase-2 trials of world's first one-shot pneumococcal vaccine soon
India: Phase-2 trials of world's first one-shot pneumococcal vaccine soon India
COVID-19: India reports 2,568 new cases, 20 more deaths
COVID-19: India reports 2,568 new cases, 20 more deaths India
More News
Narendra Modi
COVID-19: India logs 2,858 fresh cases, 11 more fatalities
COVID-19: India logs 2,858 fresh cases, 11 more fatalities India
Delhi: 27 dead in massive fire; Kejriwal orders magistrate probe
Delhi: 27 dead in massive fire; Kejriwal orders magistrate probe India
Assam: Woman, whose son died after citizenship summons, declared Indian
Assam: Woman, whose son died after citizenship summons, declared Indian India
Sedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre
Sedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre India
Karnataka: Setback for Congress as senior leader joins BJP
Karnataka: Setback for Congress as senior leader joins BJP Politics
More News
Yogi Adityanath
UP DGP Mukul Goel removed for 'neglecting duty, disobeying orders'
UP DGP Mukul Goel removed for 'neglecting duty, disobeying orders' India
Using loudspeakers in mosques not fundamental right: Allahabad HC
Using loudspeakers in mosques not fundamental right: Allahabad HC India
Lalitpur: Cop rapes rape survivor who went to file complaint
Lalitpur: Cop rapes rape survivor who went to file complaint India
Gorakhnath temple attack case: Police find link between accused, ISIS
Gorakhnath temple attack case: Police find link between accused, ISIS India
'Remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places': UP government's new order
'Remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places': UP government's new order India
More News
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi: Court refuses to stay Gyanvapi mosque survey, seeks report
Varanasi: Court refuses to stay Gyanvapi mosque survey, seeks report India
Supreme Court concerned over back-to-back cases against Azam Khan
Supreme Court concerned over back-to-back cases against Azam Khan India
Delhi: Sahitya Akademi Award winner Nilotpal Mrinal booked for rape
Delhi: Sahitya Akademi Award winner Nilotpal Mrinal booked for rape India
BJP leader Shweta Gaur's death: Husband killed her, claims family
BJP leader Shweta Gaur's death: Husband killed her, claims family India
Delhi to get relief from heatwave starting today: Check details
Delhi to get relief from heatwave starting today: Check details India
More News
Azam Khan
Azam Khan, gangster Mukhtar Ansari to be grilled by ED
Azam Khan, gangster Mukhtar Ansari to be grilled by ED Politics
WI vs Pakistan: Azam Khan ruled out of two T20Is
WI vs Pakistan: Azam Khan ruled out of two T20Is Sports
Who is Pakistan's uncapped batsman Azam Khan?
Who is Pakistan's uncapped batsman Azam Khan? Sports
List of celebrities who have recently joined the BJP
List of celebrities who have recently joined the BJP Politics
#ThatWas2019: 7 times politicians shocked us with their controversial statements
#ThatWas2019: 7 times politicians shocked us with their controversial statements Politics
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Politics news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Politics Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022