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Shillong Manipuri Students’ launches protest against demolition of historic Manipur Rajbari

Shillong, Oct 11 (UNI) The Shillong Manipuri Students’ union (SMSU) today launched an indefinite protest here in Meghalaya, seeking an immediate response from government authorities on the demolition of the historic Manipur Rajbari (home of Manipur royal family), also known as Red Land Building.
“We strongly condemn the demolition of this cultural heritage Manipur Rajbari. The Manipur Rajbari is an important cultural landmark that has significant historical and social impact. The demolition amounts to erasing Manipuri’s history and identity,” SMSU President, Priyalini Rajkumari said.
“We will continue with our protest until the official authorities inform the people of Manipur who ordered the demolition of the Manipur Rajbari within 24 hours,” Rajkumari said.
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