'Funnily, they want to take over Waqf monuments': Owaisi slams ASI over Taj Mahal water leakage

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2024
A viral video showing water leakage from the Taj Mahal's main dome led AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi to criticize the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for poor upkeep. ASI officials attributed the issue to rust and heavy rainfall, promising repairs to prevent future leaks and dismissing concerns about structural damage.

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Waqf

Islamic charitable endowment
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Taj Mahal

Marble mausoleum in Agra, India
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Asaduddin Owaisi

Indian politician (born 1969)
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Archaeological Survey of India

Indian agency responsible for archaeological studies and preservation
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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen

Political party in India
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