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.