KANNUR: The Taj Mahal is an integral part of our heritage and the recent controversy over its non-inclusion in a UP government booklet was raked up by political interests , chief minister Yogi Aditya Nath said here on Wednesday. In his first comments on the controversy over the brochure on ongoing and future tourism projects in the state, Aditya Nath told TOI that the entire issue was the “handiwork of vested interests“ and that there was no intent to denigrate the historical monument.“Taj Mahal is an integral part of our heritage and remains our priority for conservation and attracting tourists. The government has already allocated funds for its conservation,“ the chief minister said. Just because the Taj was not mentioned it doesn't mean it is being ignored, Yogi added.