Overview
- In a short Instagram clip filmed at New Delhi’s National Museum, British vlogger Alex asks why there are few artefacts on view and travel companion Amina replies, “I think it’s because they’re all in London.”
- The video drew hundreds of thousands of views and a wave of comments mixing humor and anger, with many users asserting that London displays more Indian items than India.
- Coverage points to well-known pieces in the UK, including the Kohinoor diamond, the Amravati Marbles, and Tipu Sultan’s belongings, with experts estimating thousands of Indian artefacts remain in Britain.
- The National Museum lists more than 200,000 objects in its holdings, and a senior official says roughly 90% are preserved off display.
- Reports note India’s ongoing recovery efforts, citing 640 stolen antiquities returned since 2014.