Assam BJP MLA demands demolition of Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, questions Shah Jahan's love for Mumtaz
New Delhi: Assam BJP MLA Rupjyothi Kurmi has sparked controversy by calling for the demolition of the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar, two iconic Mughal monuments. Kurmi, who made the comments amidst the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) dropping certain chapters on Mughal history from class 12 textbooks, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the monuments with "the world's most beautiful temples". He also pledged to donate a year's salary towards their construction.
Kurmi further demanded an enquiry into whether Shah Jahan's love for Mumtaz was genuine, questioning why the Mughal ruler married three more women after her if he loved her so much. "If he loved Mumtaz so much, then why did he marry more wives later?" Kurmi said. He also claimed that the Taj Mahal was built with the wealth of Hindu royalty and is "not a symbol of love."
The comments have drawn criticism, with many pointing out the historical significance and cultural value of the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar. The BJP has distanced itself from Kurmi's remarks, with Assam's Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that they do not reflect the party's views.
The Taj Mahal, regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world, was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The monument attracts millions of tourists each year and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.
Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.
After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.
Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.
