Outer wall of Lucknow Haj House painted saffron by UP govt

The green-and-white exterior wall of Haj House in Lucknow, used as a transit place by Muslims on their way to pilgrimage, has been painted saffron in colour by Uttar Pradesh government. Opposition parties have objected the move by the state government. "There is no need for controversy in such things...the building looks beautiful," UP minister Mohsin Raza said.