Taj Mahal, Built By Traitors, a Blot on Indian Culture: BJP MLA Sangeet Som

The controversy over Taj Mahal, Agra’s four-century-old monument to love, had erupted after it did not find a place in the list of Uttar Pradesh's tourism booklet. Congress called the omission of Taj “tragic, funny”. (Image/@som_sangeet)

Som went on to attack Mohammad Ali Jauhar University set up by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, saying it was a front to harbour terrorists. (Image/@som_sangeet)

“Shahjahan wanted to wipe out Hindus. If these people are part of our history, then it is very sad and we will change this history," Som added. (Image/@som_sangeet)

"Many people were disappointed that the Taj Mahal was removed from UP tourism booklet. What history are we talking about? The creator of Taj Mahal (Shahjahan) imprisoned his father, “Som said. (Image/@som_sangeet)

Sangeet Som, firebrand BJP MLA from UP’s Sardhana, has called the Taj Mahal "a blot on Indian culture". (Image/@som_sangeet)