Taj Mahal part of heritage, proud of it: Tourism Minister
Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons on Saturday said the Taj Mahal is a part of India's heritage and the people are very proud of it. He further added that the 17th-century monument is India's star tourist destination and the government had "elaborate plans" for it. This comes after BJP leader Sangeet Som called Taj Mahal a "blot" on Indian culture.