New Delhi: Sources have denied reports in the British that India has invoked diplomatic rights to bring back the Kohinoor diamond and Daira, among others, from museums in the UK. Sources said it is not true that ministerial and diplomatic resources are being mobilized to ensure the return of thousands of people from Britain. The Kohinoor was never mentioned by the officials in the report.
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According to sources, the focus is on the process of affiliation of antiquities through partnerships and partnerships, which is in line with existing international arrangements. This process is happening in the past as well and has happened with many countries where there are Indian artistes. The Kohinoor was released at the time of last week’s coronation.
The 105-carat diamond was owned by rulers in India before it passed into the hands of the East India Company under the flag of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was then nominated to Queen Victoria after the merger of Punjab. The Daily Telegraph newspaper had claimed in its report that the file for the return of Kohinoor is included in the file of the Government of India.
Other cultural crises have continued in recent years in the direction of repatriation, with Greece seeking Elgin marbles and Nigeria seeking Benin bronzes. Last year, Glasgow Life – a charitable organization that runs the Scottish city’s museums – signed a deal with the Indian government to return the stolen seven to India.
Most of these objects were removed from temples and religious places in various states of northern India during the 19th century after being stolen from one owner. According to Glasgow Life, all seven cycles were gifted to the collection of Glasgow.
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