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Taj fest postponed due to
polls, Agra seethes with anger
Tuesday January 10, 2012 12:36:51 PM,
IANS
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Agra: The annual
10-day Taj Mahotsav, which figures prominently on international
tourism calendars, has been postponed from Feb 18 to March 16 in
view of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, angering both the
people and the tourism industry here.
The district authorities Monday evening decided to postpone the
cultural extravaganza in view of the elections as all the agencies
and officials would be busy with the conduct of the polls.
It is the first time since the festival started in 1993 that the
extravaganza is being postponed, inviting the wrath of the people.
"Why postpone, cancel it," was the angry retort of a hotelier of
the Taj city.
"Elections in our country are definitely the biggest festival and
the festivities will continue for a good one month," was the
tongue-in-cheek comment of senior tourism industry leader Surendra
Sharma.
Divisional Commissioner Amrit Abhijat, who heads the Taj Festival
organising committee, said security forces are needed for the
conduct of elections.
"Handicrafts and artisans will have difficulties in coming to the
venue with their wares and cash. The tendering procedures too
would be restricted by the code of conduct," said a release,
quoting officials.
Activist Shravan Kumar Singh opined: "An election is not a war or
a disaster that normal activities should be interrupted like
this."
Asks university student Rakesh: "The Election Commission has not
asked to change the dates, so why is there such a discomfort with
holding the festival on the scheduled dates?"
"There will be examinations in March and the youths will not be
able to enjoy the Mahotsav," he added.
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