Agartala, June 5 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone for the prestigious Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel project at the historic Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala, marking a major milestone in Tripura's tourism and heritage conservation journey. The project aims to transform the iconic former royal palace into a world-class luxury heritage hotel under the Taj brand.

The grand ceremony was attended by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Tripura BJP President Abhishek Debroy, members of the state cabinet, senior government officials, and dignitaries from various departments, reflecting the significance of the project for the state's tourism and economic development.

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