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Sangeet Som's remarks on Taj Mahal betray ignorance of history and frustration with BJP leadership

Som thinks the world is wrong. He views the Taj as a monument of hate. He thinks it isn't a symbol of our history and heritage, but a "blot on Indian culture" and is built by "traitors." Thankfully, it is beyond Som's capability to rewrite history and change the popular belief surrounding this architectural marvel. To the world, the Taj is a symbol of India.

Yogi Adityanath is right: Taj Mahal was built by sweat of Indian workers, but it remains edifice of exploitation

There is no doubt that BJP MLA Sangeet Som exposed his poor knowledge of history by describing the Taj Mahal as a “blot on Indian culture”. In response, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has reiterated his government’s commitment to not only safeguard and preserve one of the “wonders of the world” but also further promote its fame. However, the Yogi’s remark that the Taj Mahal was "built by the blood and sweat of Indian labourers" has both positive and negative connotations.

Taj Mahal, built by traitors, a blot on Indian culture, says Sangeet Som: Supports UP govt move to remove it from tourism booklet

BJP MLA Sangeet Som courted fresh controversy on Monday after he declared that the Taj Mahal was a "blot on India culture".

Centre clears tourism projects worth 300 Crore for UP

The Ministry has launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15 with an aim to develop theme based tourism circuits in the country