Tajmahal Water Leak / Government gave assurance on water leakage in Taj Mahal

Tajmahal Water Leak: The government on Monday admitted in the Lok Sabha that an incident of water leakage in the Taj Mahal had come to light during the rains. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat assured during the discussion on the issue that the government is fully sensitive towards the preservation of historical heritage. He also made it clear that the problem has been resolved immediately.

Government's commitment

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Government of India is determined to protect historical heritage. He said in Parliament, "The government is working for development while respecting the heritage and is fully committed to the preservation of historical sites." He also mentioned that the Modi government is trying to provide equal opportunities for all by adopting a policy of equality.

Owaisi raised questions

MP Asaduddin Owaisi asked sharp questions to the government on this issue. He alleged that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been working to promote the ideology of Hindutva for the last 50 years. He asked the government if it would take steps to "detoxify" the ASI and ensure that the institution functions in accordance with the Constitution's principles of secularism and pluralism.

Government's response

Responding to Owaisi's allegations, Culture Minister Shekhawat said, "For the last 10 years and 8 months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has been working with the ideology of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas'." He also said that earlier some people used to get privileges on the basis of their method of worship or vote bank strength, but now such privileges have been abolished due to adopting a policy of equality.

Emphasis on protection of Taj Mahal

The government made it clear that the protection of historical heritage sites like the Taj Mahal is the top priority. The problem of water leakage during rains has been resolved immediately and necessary steps are being taken to prevent such incidents in future. The government says that it is constantly making efforts with the help of technical experts and archaeologists to preserve the heritage sites.

Conclusion

The government's quick response to the water leakage incident in the Taj Mahal makes it clear that the government is sensitive towards the protection of historical heritage. Amidst the questions raised by the opposition, the government gave the message that its policy is to take everyone along and the preservation of heritage is included in its priorities.