HT Correspondent
MARGHERITA, March 29: Bisa Gam Singpho has been crowned as the new King of Bisa Gaon, Ledo, Margherita, following the traditions of the Singpho community.
The historic event took place on Friday evening in Bisa village in Ledo a heritage-rich settlement under Margherita Co-District.
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The coronation followed the demise of the former king Bisa Nong Singpho who passed away on January 15 this year leaving the throne vacant.
Singpho was a revered figure not only in Margherita but across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh as recognizing his significant contributions the state government accorded him state honors during his last rites.
According to Singpho customs, the eldest son inherits the throne after a king’s passing as honouring this tradition, the community organized a special coronation ceremony, where Bisa Gam Singpho was formally appointed as the new ruler.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities from the Bisa lineage, including Sengram Lebram, President of the Singpho National Council, renowned litterateur and veteran journalist of Margherita Jagat Changmai, Kha Lamai from Arunachal Pradesh,community elders Bisa Utang Singpho, Bisa Mung Khang Gam Singpho, Bisa La Ja Singpho, Bisa Mai Nong Singpho, and Bisa Bom Tang Singpho
Following the coronation King Bisa Gam Singpho pledged to work towards the holistic development of the Singpho community in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh while fostering harmonious relations with other ethnic groups in the region.
