Manipuri Elders' Consortium
Meitei Community Protests Demolition of Historic Manipur Rajbari in Shillong: Calls for Independent Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 01:47 am CST
The Meitei community in Shillong has organized large-scale protests following the controversial demolition of the historic Manipur Rajbari, where Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh signed the 1949 agreement merging Manipur with India. While the government claims structural concerns necessitated demolition for reconstruction, civil society organizations demand an independent investigation and question why heritage restoration experts weren't consulted before dismantling this 80-year-old cultural landmark.
Manipur Heritage Crisis: Inquiry Demanded Into Demolition of Historic Redlands Building in Shillong
Oct 13, 2025 12:00 am CST
Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has requested an official investigation into the controversial demolition of the Redlands Building in Shillong, a historic structure where Manipur's last ruler signed the 1949 merger agreement with India. Following public outrage, authorities have promised to reconstruct the building while preserving its original architectural design, raising questions about heritage preservation protocols and accountability in northeastern India's historical landmarks.