Shillong, Oct 14: The Manipuri Elders’ Consortium Shillong (MECS) will organize a mass protest against the insensitive demolition of the historic Manipur Rajbari, Shillong — a heritage site that has stood as a symbol of Manipuri history and identity for generations.
The protest will take place on October 15, at 7:30 am, at Manipur Rajbari, Redlands, Boyce Road, Shillong.
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This protest calls upon all people of Manipuri origin and supporters of heritage conservation to come together and voice their concern over the loss of a site that represents a crucial chapter in the shared history of Manipur and Meghalaya, the MECS stated.
The Rajbari stands as a “living history”, being the place where significant events, including the signing of the Manipur Merger Agreement of 1949, took place, the MECS said.
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The MECS urged the government and concerned authorities to immediately halt further demolition and initiate restoration measures to preserve this invaluable heritage structure.
(Newmai News Network)