BJP Leader Files Plea in HC to Open 20 Locked Rooms of Taj Mahal to Find 'Evidence' of 'Hidden Hindu Idols'
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP Leader Files Plea in HC to Open 20 Locked Rooms of Taj Mahal to Find 'Evidence' of 'Hidden Hindu Idols'

News 18  

The Allahabad high court has received a petition before its Lucknow bench seeking it to issue directives to the Archaeological Survey of India to open 20 rooms inside the world’s wonder — Taj Mahal in Agra to find if Hindu idols and inscriptions are hidden there. In 2015, six lawyers filed cases claiming that the Taj Mahal was originally a Shiva shrine. In January 2019, BJP leader Anant Kumar Hegde also claimed that Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but rather bought by him from King Jayasimha. In February 2018, the ASI filed an affidavit in an Agra court, stating that the Taj Mahal was indeed built as a tomb by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who intended it to be a tomb and shrine for his Mumtaz Mahal.

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Taj Mahal or Shiva Temple ‘Tejo Mahalaya’? Tracing Roots of Row as Right-Wing Outfits Stake Claim to Monument of Love
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Taj Mahal or Shiva Temple ‘Tejo Mahalaya’? Tracing Roots of Row as Right-Wing Outfits Stake Claim to Monument of Love

News 18  

Is the iconic Taj Mahal a symbol of love or Tejo Mahalaya, a Shiva temple? Talking to News18, state president of the organisation, Rishi Trivedi, said they were not in the wrong since they had offered ‘ganga jal’ at a Shiv temple and not at Taj Mahal. Seema Rathore, the woman who waved the saffron flag at the monument, said …

Agra Lok Sabha Elections: Which Way Will the City of Taj Sway? A Look at Key Factors
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Agra Lok Sabha Elections: Which Way Will the City of Taj Sway? A Look at Key Factors

News 18  

The Agra Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party: The Samajwadi Party has not been able to win the Agra seat since actor-politician Raj Babbar won the Lok Sabha constituency on SP tickets in 1999 and 2004 general elections. The Samajwadi Party has not been able to win the Agra seat since …

Taj Mahal not built by king Shahjahan Delhi High Court PIL demands history books correction latest updates uttar pradesh – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal not built by king Shahjahan Delhi High Court PIL demands history books correction latest updates uttar pradesh – India TV

India TV News  

Taj Mahal history : The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Archeological Survey of India to decide representation seeking change in the books of history pertaining to the construction of the Taj Mahal, claiming there is no historical evidence of demolition of palace of Raja Man Singh and fresh construction of Taj Mahal on the same site. The bench …

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC directs ASI to probe Hindu Sena plea on ‘wrong facts’ about Taj Mahal

Live Mint  

Taj Mahal plea: The Delhi High Court has asked the Archeological Survey of India to look into Hindu Sena representation plea that the Taj Mahal was not constructed by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The plea by the Hindu Sena representation seeks that alleged factually wrong information about the Taj Mahal, its age, and who constructed it should …

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC
1 year, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan but…, PIL filed at Delhi HC

Live Mint  

In a bizarre claim, a petition was filed at the Delhi High Court citing Taj Mahal was not built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and accordingly, sought direction for the Centre to publish the correct history of the iconic monument. Surjit Singh Yadav, Hindu Sena President, who filed the petition, noted Taj Mahal was originally the palace of Raja Man …

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a fact finding committee to study the "real history of Taj Mahal and to put to rest the controversy and clarify its history". According to petitioner Dr.Rajneesh Singh, though it has been stated that the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan for his wife Mumtaz …

Preserve and protect: SC bans all commercial activities around Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

Preserve and protect: SC bans all commercial activities around Taj Mahal

Firstpost  

The order of the apex court came while hearing an application seeking direction to the authorities to prohibit commercial activities within the 500-metre radius of the historic mausoleum New Delhi: The Supreme court of India in its latest order has imposed a complete ban on all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius from the peripheral the Taj Mahal in Agra. …

Jagadguru Paramhans' Plea Seeking Entry To Taj Mahal With 'Dharmdand' & 'Bhagwa Vastra': Allahabad HC Seeks UOI, State Govt Reply
2 years, 5 months ago

Jagadguru Paramhans' Plea Seeking Entry To Taj Mahal With 'Dharmdand' & 'Bhagwa Vastra': Allahabad HC Seeks UOI, State Govt Reply

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday sought the response from the central and state government on a plea moved by Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya's seeking permission to enter the Taj Mahal premises in Agra with his Dharmdand wearing 'Bhagwa Vastra'.The division bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava has posted the matter for further hearing. The Allahabad …

ASI shares images of Taj Mahal’s ‘underground cells’
2 years, 7 months ago

ASI shares images of Taj Mahal’s ‘underground cells’

The Hindu  

At a time when a plea in Allahabad High Court seeks a "fact-finding inquiry" into the history of the Taj Mahal and the "opening of 22 rooms" on the monument's premises, the Archaeological Survey of India on May 9 published photos of underground cells in the Taj Mahal with recent renovations. Click on the link to download/view the January issue …

Dr Rajneesh Singh: The BJP leader from Ayodhya who wants to 'unlock' the secrets of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Dr Rajneesh Singh: The BJP leader from Ayodhya who wants to 'unlock' the secrets of Taj Mahal

Firstpost  

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalya? However, for Dr Rajneesh Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party media in-charge of Ayodhya district, the Taj Mahal remains a bone of contention. For those who don’t know, it was Dr Rajneesh Singh, who filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court, demanding for a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the …

‘Do research’: HC denies nod to open Taj rooms
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Do research’: HC denies nod to open Taj rooms

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. Agra, May 12 : Allahabad High Court to hear a petition seeking …

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. The plea, filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

May 12, 2022 06:39 pm | Updated 07:09 pm IST - Lucknow The Allahabad High Court on May 12 dismissed a plea seeking a ‘‘fact-finding inquiry’‘ into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms’‘ on the monument’s premises, saying the petitioner failed to point out which of his legal or constitutional rights were being infringed. …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal

Op India  

On Thursday 12th May 2022, the Allahabad High Court rejected the plea seeking the formation of a fact-finding committee to research the real history of the Taj Mahal. The petitioner sought directions from the court to open the 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal and register the observations to put the controversy around the Taj Mahal to rest. Please …

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Rajneesh Singh's petition to set up a fact-finding committee to probe the history of the Taj Mahal and open the doors of its 22 locked rooms. WHAT COURT SAID "The plea to constitute a fact-finding committee to find out the 'real truth' behind the Taj Mahal is a non-justiciable issue. WHAT …

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking the constitution of a fact-finding committee to research on the "real history" behind Taj Mahal. Petitioner disputed that Taj Mahal was a Mughal structure.The petitioner also sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises so …

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner
2 years, 7 months ago

Are We Here To Decide Who Built Taj Mahal?Tomorrow You Will Want To Go Inside Judges' Chambers : Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Petitioner

Live Law  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday pulled up a petitioner who sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that a committee should be appointed by the court and a truth which the citizens of …

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system

India Today  

The two-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms in the Taj Mahal, after he stated that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple PILs for the same. WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT The writ petition seeking to “find the …

Taj Mahal built on Jaipur royal family's land: BJP MP Diya Kumari
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal built on Jaipur royal family's land: BJP MP Diya Kumari

Op India  

While a petition has been filed demanding to open locked 22 doors of Taj Mahal in Agra, Diya Kumari, a member of the Royal Family of Jaipur and an MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party, has claimed that the land where the Taj Mahal is located belonged to the Royal Family. Diya Kumari, while praising the petition filed for opening …

Taj Mahal land belonged to Jaipur’s ruler, was acquired by Shah Jahan: BJP MP
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal land belonged to Jaipur’s ruler, was acquired by Shah Jahan: BJP MP

Live Mint  

The land on which the Taj Mahal was built originally belonged to the erstwhile Jaipur royal family and was acquired by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan later, claimed BJP MP Diya Kumari on Wednesday. Her statements came in the backdrop of a petition filed in the Allahabad high court that sought directives to the Archaeological Survey of India to open 20 …

Taj Mahal land originally belonged to Jaipur royal family: BJP MP Diya Kumari
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal land originally belonged to Jaipur royal family: BJP MP Diya Kumari

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The land on which the Taj Mahal was built originally belonged to erstwhile Jaipur royal family and it was acquired by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament from Rajasthan’s Rajsamand, Diya Kumari claimed on Wednesday. BJP MP Diya Kumari has supported the petition filed in the Allahabad high court seeking a fact-finding inquiry into the …

Row Over 'Hindu Symbols' in Complex, UP Courts to Hear Gyanvapi Mosque & Taj Mahal Cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Row Over 'Hindu Symbols' in Complex, UP Courts to Hear Gyanvapi Mosque & Taj Mahal Cases

News 18  

The court-appointed team, which conducted the survey at the Shringar Gauri temple-Gyanvapi mosque complex, will submit the report before a Varanasi court on May 16 when the hearing on the matter will resume. Meanwhile, the mesmerizing Taj Mahal – India’s only ever monument that was chosen as one of the seven Wonders of the World – is in the middle …

Direct ASI to open 22 closed doors of Taj Mahal: Plea in High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Direct ASI to open 22 closed doors of Taj Mahal: Plea in High Court

Op India  

A writ petition was recently filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court seeking directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the 22 locked rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain the existence of Hindu idols and scriptures there. Uttar Pradesh | A petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court to open the closed …

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow : A plea was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court seeking the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities. "Some Hindu Groups and reputable Sants are claiming this monument as old Shiv Temple supported by …

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed
3 years, 3 months ago

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed

Op India  

On August 28, the security personnel stationed at the 17th-century monument Taj Mahal reportedly denied entry to a man dressed as Lord Krishna to celebrate Janmashtami inside the premises. On several occasions, the security personnel at Taj Mahal have stopped people as they were wearing dupattas with Shri Ram written on them, which led to controversies. Visitors rush at Taj …

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