The Taj Mahal – India’s famed white marble monument of love -- has been caught in a political storm, with some members of the ruling BJP questioning its heritage and place in the country’s history. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was visiting the Taj Mahal on Thursday. “Many people were disappointed that the Taj Mahal was removed from the UP tourism booklet. “The creator of the Taj Mahal (Shah Jahan) imprisoned his father. Katiyar jumps back inVinay Katiyar triggered another row when he came out in support of youth who were caught reciting ‘Shiv Chalisa’ inside the premises of the Taj Mahal.

Source: Hindustan Times October 26, 2017 03:33 UTC