Centre not to agree to separate Darjeeling state demand

FROM TIMES OF INDIA NEW DELHI Dec 28: Ahead of the second round of tripartite meeting with Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government here on December 29, the Centre has finalised the modalities which will revolve around giving more powers to the Darjeeling Hills through special status instead of acceeding to the separate state [...]

‘Constitutional Roadmap to Gorkhaland’

Hillman- The Analyst Questions to be placed by the Public on the Panel discussion to be held in Kalimpong on 4 Dec 2008, on the topic titled ‘Constitutional Roadmap to Gorkhaland’ I.(a). What is the difference between Ethnic Identity and Regional Identity as applied to Darjeeling District provided by the terminology ‘Partially Excluded Area’ under [...]

The 51 pages of Memorandum submitted by GJMM and hill parties – Reviewed

By DT Correspondent on October 19,2008 The Case for Gorkhaland- submitted by District Political Parties – Reviewed The Memorandum, ‘The Case for Gorkhaland’ creating a new state out of Darjeeling District and the Duars is a marvelous piece of literary journalistic submission, depicting many aspects of the ethos and life style, culture and practice traditionally [...]

Topical Arguments for Gorkhaland

By Niraj Lama  For the Indian Gurkhas the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland is a very emotional issue. The political leaders scale new heights of passion while delivering public speeches at Chowrasta or the Motor Stand. However, when addressing also an equally, if not more important audience on the national tv, there is a [...]

Gorkhaland issue needs administrative action: Biman Bose

Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Left Front chairman Biman Bose Monday said that the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland was affecting everyday life in the region and that administrative action was necessary to control the volatile situation in the Darjeeling hills. “The situation is becoming more and more critical in Darjeeling. The state [...]

Gorkhaland – how legitimate is the demand

Arpita Mukherjee , Kolkata: With the demand for a separate Gorkha state paralyzing life in Darjeeling it needs to be examined how legitimate is the demand for Gorkhaland. Darjeeling belongs only to the Gorkhas? Prior to its occupation by the British East India Company in 1835, Darjeeling was part of Sikkim and was known as [...]

Gorkhaland: Is independent state the ultimate solution?

Shrikanth M D , Bangalore It was in 1948, when Nizam of Hyderabad negotiated deals with both the Indian and Pakistan government and later he decided to remain as an independent kingdom, Sardar Vallabhai Patel acquired the Central province and included it as an inseparable part of our country. The iron man had fought out [...]