Amit Shah meets hill leaders to discuss 'permanent political solution' for Darjeeling
The meeting is expected to focus on the BJP's pre-poll promise of a "permanent political solution" for the Gorkha community and other residents of the hills who have, for decades, demanded a separate Gorkhaland State
Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a crucial meeting with prominent hill leaders in Sukna, Darjeeling, on his concluding day of a north Bengal tour. The gathering aimed to explore a lasting political resolution to the longstanding concerns of the Darjeeling region within the constitutional framework, according to officials. Notable attendees included West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, and Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) leader Mann Ghisingh, among others.
The meeting focused on the BJP's pre-election pledge to provide a permanent political solution for the Gorkha community and other hill residents who have long sought a separate Gorkhaland state. Previous attempts by past governments to tackle the issue via measures like the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) have reportedly not achieved enduring peace, economic growth, or political stability in the area.
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