Scarf row: Hindu outfits stage protest outside Taj Mahal

Agra | Saturday | 22nd April, 2017

Summary:

Tourism outfits are worried that the controversy may affect the flow of visitors. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) chief in Agra Bhuvan Vikram told PTI that "members of various outfits gathered outside the Taj Mahal's eastern gate on Saturday afternoon and raised slogans. Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has asserted that there are no restrictions with regard to clothing for visiting the world famous 17th century monument.The right wing Hindu outfits had yesterday announced "maha gherao" of the Taj Mahal. "The alleged incident has sparked a row with the Centre ordering a probe. We will look into their demands and take appropriate action, if required, after inquiry..