The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh's Minority Affairs Minister Azam Khan should not try to create misunderstanding among the people with his comment that the Taj Mahal should be handed over to the Central Waqf Board, adding that one should not politicise the 17th century mausoleum.
"Azam Khan is trying to create a misunderstanding by making such comments. The Taj Mahal should not be politicized," said BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain.
Azam Khan had earlier said that the Taj Mahal is the tomb of two Muslims and should be handed over to the Central Waqf Board.
Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangimahli had also shared Khan's sentiments, reportedly saying that Muslims should be allowed to offer prayers at the Taj Mahal.
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