Gorkhaland

"Never Promised Separate State": Bengal BJP Leader On Gorkhaland Issue

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2019

West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh, whose party swept the north Bengal region including Darjeeling seat in the Lok Sabha elections, Sunday said the party has never promised to create a separate Gorkhaland state.

Development Trumps Gorkhaland Demand In Darjeeling In Upcoming Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 10, 2019

The picturesque Darjeeling hills in West Bengal is gearing for a pitched battle between two Gorkhas in the Lok Sabha elections, as development and restoration of democracy top the poll planks, relegating the long-standing demand for a separate Gorkhaland.

After Over 3 Decades, 'Gorkhaland' Not To Be A Poll Issue In Darjeeling

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 2, 2019

For the first time in about three decades, the demand for separate Gorkhaland state is not a poll issue in the Darjeeling Hills as parties, including the indigenous GJM and GNLF, are stressing on development and restoration of democracy in the region.

Gorkha Janamukti Morcha Will Not Support BJP In Polls: Party President

India News | ANI | Saturday January 5, 2019

Gorkha Janamukti Morcha has, time and again, raised the demand for the establishment of a separate state (Gorkhaland) outside Bengal.

"All Misunderstandings Over": Mamata Banerjee, Pawan Chamling End Row

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday March 17, 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Sikkim counterpart Pawan Kumar Chamling agreed to bury the hatchet on the Darjeeling issue and jointly announced that the two neighbours would work together for peace and development in both states.

Supreme Court Rejects Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Leader Bimal Gurung's Plea Seeking Protection From Arrest

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 16, 2018

The Supreme Court today dismissed former GJM leader Bimal Gurung's plea seeking protection from arrest in several cases lodged against him in West Bengal and for an independent probe into the alleged killings of Gorkhaland supporters in the state.

Bengal Trying To End Gorkhaland Movement By Implicating GJM Members: Bimal Gurung In Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 5, 2017

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Bimal Gurung today alleged in the Supreme Court that the West Bengal government was trying to "effectively end" the movement for a separate Gorkhaland by implicating its members in false cases.

Top Court To Hear Centre's Plea On Withdrawal Of Forces From Darjeeling

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 26, 2017

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the Centre's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order on withdrawal of security forces from Darjeeling and Kalimpong in West Bengal.

Centre Seeks Withdrawal Of Paramilitary Force From Darjeeling

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 25, 2017

The Centre on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking the withdrawal of central security forces from trouble-torn Darjeeling in West Bengal where an agitation for a Gorkhaland has taken violent turns.

Hundreds Gather To Mourn Death Of Cop Killed In Darjeeling

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The last rites of sub-inspector Amitabha Malik, who was killed when supporters of GJM chief Bimal Gurung allegedly fired at a police team yesterday, was performed today with full state honours after his body arrived at his ancestral home in North 24 Parganas district.

Was Darjeeling Gunfight Planted? GJM's Bimal Gurung Camp Raises Question

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Friday October 13, 2017

The Bimal Gurung faction of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has questioned the police operation in Darjeeling today in which a police officer was shot dead, allegedly by supporters of Mr Gurung at a forest area where the GJM chief was suspected to be hiding.

Cop Killed In Encounter With Suspected Supporters Of Gorkha Leader

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday October 13, 2017

A police officer has been shot dead in Darjeeling as a hail of gunfire erupted between police and suspected gunmen loyal to Bimal Gurung, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader who is on the run

After Rajnath Singh's Appeal, GJM Suspends Darjeeling Bandh

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Hours after Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha to call off their indefinite shutdown in the Darjeeling Hills for a separate Gorkhaland state, the Morcha announced on Tuesday evening that they will suspend the bandh from 6 am on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh Appeals To GJM To Withdraw Darjeeling Bandh

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to the GJM to withdraw their ongoing agitation demanding a separate Gorkhaland state. Mr Singh also directed Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to convene an official level meeting to discuss all related issues.

Rebel Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Leader To Head New Panel For Darjeeling Hills

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The West Bengal government today announced the formation of Board of Administrators in place of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) for Darjeeling hills and appointed rebel GJM leader Binay Tamang as its chairman.