Amit Shah meets leaders in Siliguri: Govt forms panel for ‘permanent political solution’ to Gorkha issue

Following a significant meeting in Siliguri, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has formed a committee to work towards a "permanent political solution" to the ongoing Gorkha identity issue in Darjeeling hills and surrounding regions. This development came after a crucial gathering of Gorkha leaders with Shah and the West Bengal government, aimed at exploring ways to resolve the matter within the Constitutional framework.

The newly established panel, led by former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Kumar Singh, has been tasked with preparing a comprehensive report on the Gorkha issue. The report will outline steps to address the concerns of the hill population and is expected to be submitted to the Central government soon. The MHA statement emphasized that all issues pertaining to the hill population of West Bengal, including their demand for a distinct identity, a permanent political solution, and recognition under the Constitution of India, were thoroughly discussed during the meeting.

CM Suvendu Adhikari and leaders of parties representing the hills, along with other stakeholders, attended the meeting. Amit Shah assured the Gorkha community of the government's commitment to their demands, promising sympathetic consideration of all their requests and adequate funding from the Centre to address pending issues. He also reiterated the government's firm commitment to addressing these issues under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi Ji.