Resolution of Gorkha Issues to Be Undertaken by the Central Government Within the Constitutional Framework in Coordination with the West Bengal Government

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs convened a meeting in New Delhi with representatives of the Gorkha community to address issues concerning them. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai.

During the meeting, a Gorkha delegation led by Darjeeling MP Shri Raju Bista highlighted various issues related to the Gorkha community and the region, urging the government for swift resolution.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs attentively listened to the concerns and assured the delegation that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the all-round development and security of the region is a priority for the Government of India. He emphasized that the problems faced by the Gorkhas will be resolved within the constitutional framework and in coordination with the Government of West Bengal.

A wide range of topics were discussed in detail during the meeting, and the government clarified that it is working with full sensitivity to address the concerns related to Darjeeling, Terai, and Dooars.

The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan, Registrar General of India Shri Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Shri Roumuan Paite, and other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Gorkha delegation included Darjeeling MLA Shri Neeraj Zimba, Kalchini MLA Shri Bishal Lama, GNLF chief Shri Mann Ghising, GJM chief Shri Bimal Gurung, CPRM President Shri J.B. Rai, Goranimo head Shri Dawa Pakhrin, SUMUMO chief Shri Vikas Rai, Dr. Kalyan Dewan, GJM General Secretary Shri Roshan Giri, and GNLF General Secretary Shri Nar Bahadur Chettri.