Imphal: In an effort to preserve Manipur‘s cultural heritage, the state government has decided to restore the historic Langthabal Palace.
The palace, built by King Gambhir Singh in 1827 AD, was used by the Assam Rifles since the British colonial era.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh recently laid the foundation stone for the construction of new infrastructure to accommodate the Assam Rifles.
He highlighted the historical importance of the site and stressed the long-standing public demand for the relocation of the security forces during the event.
The Assam Rifles has already vacated 10 acres of land adjacent to the Manipur University campus, with plans to relinquish the remaining 10 acres.
The Manipur government has allocated a sum of Rs 20 crore for the restoration of the palace, a task that will be undertaken jointly by the Tourism Department and the Art and Culture Department.
Major General Ravroop Singh, SM IG-IGAR (S), expressed gratitude to the state government for providing suitable alternative accommodation for the Assam Rifles.
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He emphasized the historical significance of the land and reassured the public that the security forces are dedicated to working hand-in-hand with the people of Manipur to maintain peace and security in the region.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including cabinet ministers, MLAs, and senior government officials.
