"These CISF fellows often over-react when people come even with Ram-naam dupattas or wear scarf or the tri-colour. So many people have had tiffs with them," recalled Abhinav Jain, a handicrafts exporter at the eastern gate of the Taj.
He added: "It's the fault of the CISF. How did they permit Miss Universe to use the Taj Mahal backdrop to promote a product? This is not permitted."
Culpo was in India to promote some charity and social concern issues. "But how this sandal business suddenly came up needs investigation. Looks like Sanjana Jon persuaded her to pose for the photos," said photographer Vishal.