According to Indian media, a group of Hindu extremists has approached the court to impose a permanent ban on the annual celebration of the death anniversary of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan at the Taj Mahal.
The leader of the Hindu extremist group has filed a petition in the Agra court, demanding that the ceremonies of Shah Jahan’s anniversary be stopped permanently and that free entry to the Taj Mahal be prohibited on the occasion. The Agra court has accepted the petition of the Hindu extremists, showing a biased attitude against the Muslims. Shah Jahan’s three-day anniversary will be celebrated from February 6 to 8.
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in 1653 in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is counted among the wonders of the world. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world come to India, which earns the Indian government billions of rupees.
The Taj Mahal is not only a symbol of love, but also a cultural heritage of India. It is a shame that some Hindu extremists are trying to erase the history and legacy of the Mughals, who ruled India for centuries and contributed to its art, architecture, literature, and civilization. The Indian government should protect the Taj Mahal from the attacks of the Hindu extremists and respect the sentiments of the Muslims, who consider it a sacred place.