Amid Aurangzeb row, VHP delegation 'inspects' Humayun Tomb in Delhi
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI): The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday said a delegation of the organisation "inspected" the Humayun Tomb here and that the exercise was aimed at "studying the historical context" of Delhi.
The VHP delegation's visit to the tomb of second Mughal ruler Humayun came against the backdrop of protests by some Hindu outfits seeking removal of the Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra, alleging that the 17th century Mughal emperor had unleashed atrocities on Hindus.
In a statement, the Delhi VHP said that a delegation comprising its functionaries will also visit Safdarjung Tomb soon to "inspect" the site.
The VHP delegation, which visited the Humayun Tomb, a UNESCO world heritage site, was led by the organisation's Delhi unit secretary Surendra Gupta.
"Surendra Gupta clarified that no controversial meaning should be drawn from this inspection," the Delhi VHP said in the statement.
The inspection of the site was carried with the aim of "studying the historical context" of Delhi prant (province)," it added.
"We are studying the historical context of Delhi prant. Our aim is to analyse the land allotted to the rulers of different periods and their contribution," the statement quoted Gupta as saying after the visit.
"The study was being conducted to bring out historical facts," Gupta added.
After "inspecting" the sites, the VHP delegation will submit its reports to the Central government, it added.
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UP CM Adityanath's plane makes emergency landing in Agra due to technical snag
Agra/Lucknow, Mar 26 (PTI): An aircraft carrying Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made an emergency landing at the Agra airport shortly after take off due to a technical snag, officials said.
The chief minister resumed his journey to Lucknow after over two hours, they said.
Adityanath was in Agra for a public event to mark the eighth anniversary of the BJP government in the state.
"After the programme, the chief minister was scheduled to leave from the Kheria Airport in Agra around 3.30 pm. The aircraft took off but returned shortly apparently due to a snag, which was then inspected by officials," a police official told PTI.
"The chief minister finally resumed his onward journey around 5.30 pm from Kheria," the official added.
Senior Agra district administration and police officials remained at the airport while the chief minister waited there. BJP supporters and local politicians were also present outside the airport.
Earlier in the day, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 128 projects worth Rs 635.22 crore at 'Vikas Utsav' held in Agra to mark the completion of eight years of his government.
"Residents of Agra now have access to metro rail services, officially making Agra a metro city. The construction of the civil terminal at the airport is in its final stages," he said, adding that previous governments failed to provide these facilities.
