The Tripura government has announced plans to restore the historic Jackson Gate, a monument tied to the royal heritage of the state, said Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today.

Dr. Saha made the remarks while visiting the proposed site for the gate’s reconstruction in Agartala.

He explained that the original Jackson Gate was built in 1927 in honor of Sir Francis Stanley Jackson, then Governor of Bengal Province. "The contractor Srinivas Saha constructed the gate, modeled after the Charminar in Hyderabad, to welcome Sir Jackson during the coronation of Tripura’s last Maharaja, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. It stood over the Akhaura Canal and was a symbol of royal grandeur," the Chief Minister said.

Addressing its demolition, Dr. Saha noted, “The gate was removed in 1981 during the Left Front government, likely to allow larger vehicles to pass. Along with it, many tangible memories of Tripura’s royal era were lost. Our government aims to revive this historic monument and honor the legacy of the royal family, who ruled Tripura for centuries and made significant contributions to the state.”

The Chief Minister also criticized historical misrepresentations regarding education initiatives. “Some claim that the Maharajas did little for education, citing the Jana Shiksha Samiti. In reality, the royal family had initiated their own efforts to promote education. Our government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to recognizing and honoring the Maharajas’ contributions,” he added.

The visit included Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, Central Zone Chairman Ratna Dutta, Secretary Kiran Gitte, Commissioner DK Chakma, and other senior officials.