The Kohinoor diamond has a rich history behind it has changed hands many a times before finding a palace in the London museum. The “Kohinoor” means “mountain of light” and it was possessed by many rulers (Hindu, Mughal, Sikh, Afgans and British) during the course of history until finally the British East India Company seized the diamond and took it away. Not only India who was at the receiving end of such a loot, there were other countries (China, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia) too. ASI (Archeological survey of India) which oversees the nation’s heritage and antiquities has joined hands with international network to initiate an array of steps (diplomatic and legal) to bring back the Kohinoor diamond which was taken away during the colonial rule.
Just a week back the prime minister of United Kingdom, DAVID CAMEROON, made a three day trip to India. The issues that were discussed were mostly related to diplomatic negotiations and media interviews. Apart from important social and economic issues, and related business matters one extremely vital topic was raised during his trip, and that is related to the Kohinoor diamond. While the prime minister was very forthcoming and intelligent in replying, in a candid manner to the issues pertaining to business and economics between India and UK, but when it came to the question of the Kohinoor and the issue of giving back the diamond to the country where it originally belonged (INDIA), the prime minister decided to play it to the gallery. He said handing over the diamond to India would mean the museums in London would run empty and loss of revenue for British Government. If this statement of the PM is anything to go by, then the dream, of Kohinoor coming back to the country where it originally belongs looks a distant one.
Just a week back the prime minister of United Kingdom, DAVID CAMEROON, made a three day trip to India. The issues that were discussed were mostly related to diplomatic negotiations and media interviews. Apart from important social and economic issues, and related business matters one extremely vital topic was raised during his trip, and that is related to the Kohinoor diamond. While the prime minister was very forthcoming and intelligent in replying, in a candid manner to the issues pertaining to business and economics between India and UK, but when it came to the question of the Kohinoor and the issue of giving back the diamond to the country where it originally belonged (INDIA), the prime minister decided to play it to the gallery. He said handing over the diamond to India would mean the museums in London would run empty and loss of revenue for British Government. If this statement of the PM is anything to go by, then the dream, of Kohinoor coming back to the country where it originally belongs looks a distant one.