Why the iconic Taj Mahal is a victim of prejudice

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Why the iconic Taj Mahal is a victim of prejudice
The UP government’s attitude to the World Heritage Site in Agra is more than negligence. It suggests deliberate disregard
COLUMNS Updated: Oct 08, 2017 11:21 IST

Karan Thapar

(PTI)

If this attitude is inexplicable, what makes it worse is the background against which it’s happening. Instead of increasing, the number of tourists visiting the Taj have been steadily falling since 2012. Figures quoted by the Washington Post and given by the ministry of tourism show that by 2015 there was a 35% drop of foreign tourists. Even if you add domestic tourism, the figure for total tourists dropped by 113,400 from 2012 to 2015. Worse, the tourism ministry doesn’t have a clear explanation. It blames the economy, lack of infrastructure and general security concerns.

On the other hand, promotion of the Taj is one certain way of reversing this trend. Research shows that international tourists are most easily attracted by things they want to see. Just as the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace draw visitors to Britain or the Eiffel Tower and Versailles to France or the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to America, the Taj is the magnet that brings them to India.

Alas, the Yogi Adityanath government either doesn’t accept this or, possibly, doesn’t like it. As Rajiv Saxena, the secretary of the Tourism Guild of Agra, says: “The current state government is not supporting Agra as a tourist destination because of its Mughal monuments. Money for tourism development has not been announced. Their focus is on religious tourism.”

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This brings me to the concern I started with. Are the Yogi and his government ignoring the Taj because it was built by the Mughal Empire? Is it viewed as a symbol of Muslim conquest? Is their treatment of the Taj revenge for 1,200 years of invasion, conquest and rule?

When questioned the Yogi glibly states “the Taj is an integral part of our heritage”. Of course it is and even he can’t deny that. Yet when asked about the allocation of funds all he will say is money for its “conservation has been allocated.” So the Yogi won’t let the Taj fall into rack and ruin. But what about promoting it? What about using its magic to attract visitors? What about boasting the Taj is Indian and we’re proud of it?

The views expressed are personal


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when some hindu nationalists try to put their hindu religion above the interests of india/sub continent

 

[El Sidd]

It is a Hindu Temple.

This is not a symbol of love but a symbol of oppression how the Mongols looted India and ravaged the social system which flourished in India.
Taj Mahal the Symbol of Oppression, the ISIS antiquity, is India's constant reminder of how it has been conquered timeless times and are being forced to project foreign architecture as their own.

 

[hussain0216]

All muslim monuments in india are a reminder to the hindus of their humiliation for 1000 years,

The monuments must be thus ignored and a new hindutva narrative must be imposed

Hail hindutva republic

 

[U-571]

my uncle visited taj mehal many years ago and said that indians are actually trying to destroy taj mehal, and they dont take care of it, i didnt believe it till i read this news

my uncle said, taj mehal would be very bright white but not taking care of it has faded it.

 

[El Sidd]

I hope India finally gets rid of this Mahal of Oppression.

The crown jewel of oppression and foreign culture.

 

[New World]

two foreign rulers of India are sitting side by side..

 

[U-571]

I hope India finally gets rid of this Mahal of Oppression.

The crown jewel of oppression and foreign culture.

what is foreign about taj mehel? mughal architecture is anything but foreign, its completely native to sub continent

 

[hussain0216]

what is foreign about taj mehel? mughal architecture is anything but foreign, its completely native to sub continent

Its muslim

You cant expect a hindutva india to accept muslim monuments

 

[U-571]

Its muslim

You cant expect a hindutva india to accept muslim monuments

well its an article by a hindu indian as well, the hindutwa indians are just like mullah pakistais, their have their fair share of religious bigots

 

[hussain0216]

well its an article by a hindu indian as well, the hindutwa indians are just like mullah pakistais, their have their fair share of religious bigots

The hindutva are in government in india and india is lurching to the hindutva right... everything from beef lynchings to love jihad witch trials are ongoing

Its why Pakistan was made

 

[El Sidd]

what is foreign about taj mehel? mughal architecture is anything but foreign, its completely native to sub continent

Lol

Go see the map of the sub continent.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

All muslim monuments in india are a reminder to the hindus of their humiliation for 1000 years,

The monuments must be thus ignored and a new hindutva narrative must be imposed

Hail hindutva republic

What difference does it make if the ruler was Muslim or Hindu? They(a very few) also ruled modern Pakistan for 1000 years, not most of India actually. And it was the Deccan that actually rebelled and successfully took much of their land, they didnt hate Muslims, either. Actually had Muslims in their ranks.

You dont even like politicians in your country that are Muslim, much of the Middle East dont either, what makes you think you'll like some royal aristocracy back then? Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist?

 

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The hindutva are in government in india and india is lurching to the hindutva right... everything from beef lynchings to love jihad witch trials are ongoing

Its why Pakistan was made

yes the mullahs in pakistan are getting hold in pak as well with establishment's backing, the terrorists are also taking over

why i talk about india pak harmony is to get rid of these fanatic elements, so that both countries can live in peace

What difference does it make if the ruler was Muslim or Hindu? They(a very few) also ruled modern Pakistan for 1000 years, not most of India actually. And it was the Deccan that actually rebelled and successfully took much of their land, they didnt hate Muslims, either. Actually had Muslims in their ranks.

You dont even like politicians in your country that are Muslim, much of the Middle East dont either, what makes you think you'll like some royal aristocracy back then? Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist?

hindu muslim hate was created and nurtured by the brits

 

[hussain0216]

yes the mullahs in pakistan are getting hold in pak as well with establishment's backing, the terrorists are also taking over

why i talk about india pak harmony is to get rid of these fanatic elements, so that both countries can live in peace

We have never elected extremist parties in Pakistan, our parties can be corrupt as fcuk by neither PPP nor PMLN or anyone else is religiously conservative or right wing

In india this is different, Increasingly saffron robe wearing clowns like Yogi are coming to power and india is lurching to the hindutva right

The indian muslims will suffer the brunt of this new india unless they unite snd partition india again

Pakistan was made because Jinnah knew this, he knew the hindu better than the hindus knew themselves


India is a enemy and better then fantasy unity with idol worshippers we strengthen our nation to take on this enemy

 

[AnshPunj2016]

Its muslim

You cant expect a hindutva india to accept muslim monuments

Oh mere Padosi Desh k retarded Insan
Tumhari mentality mein hi batwara bharr rakha hai.