Supreme Court Asks Govt To Shut Down, Demolish Or Restore The Taj Mahal, Twitter Panics

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There are almost 200 countries in the world. However, only a select few have been lucky enough to host the monuments that classify as the 7 wonders of the world. Thanks to Shah Jahan, India is one of them. The Taj Mahal has been a matter of pride for us all. Moreover, it stands as a symbol of undying love and devotion.

However, as with everything, we have been negligent of this architectural marvel. With increased pollution and a severe lack of proper maintenance, the Taj has been losing its signature pristine beauty.

Exasperated by the state of affairs, the Supreme Court yesterday slammed the Central and Uttar Pradesh government, asking them to either shut down or demolish or restore the Taj.

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According to the Indian Express, the SC said:

“Either we will shut down the Taj or you demolish or restore it. Eighty million go to watch Eiffel Tower, which looks like a TV Tower. Our Taj is more beautiful.”

The court made the statement during the hearing of a petition that asked for proper maintenance of the marble structure. The Centre responded to the SC’s admonition, stating that a team of researchers from IIT Kanpur have been studying the source of pollution near the Mughal era structure, and would submit a report within 4 months.

The Supreme Courts ruling has sent Twitter folk into a panic at the prospect of possibly losing the world wonder:

1. The cost of us all turning a blind eye.

2. Please don’t.

3. This may turn into reality sooner than later if we’re not careful.

4. Yes, the blame game is helping no one.

https://twitter.com/bholavakeel/status/1017030260951519232

5. Yes, please keep them all safe.

6. Prevention is better than cure, after all.

7. Not cool.

https://twitter.com/ArcticSabrina/status/1017044211726630917

8. Save the Taj Mahal!

9. #SaveTajMahal

10. Maybe that’ll help.

11. Troubling indeed.

12. Same. Actually, let’s not bring it to that, shall we?

Though the Supreme Court called the maintenance attempts of the Taj Mahal by the authorities a “lost cause”, it is in fact very worrying to think of the possible demolition of this monumental structure. We hope India never has to see a day where the Taj Mahal is no more.

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