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Mamata Banerjee urges Modi to revoke Gorkhaland interlocutor appointment amid federalism concernsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and demanded the Centre revoke the appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkhaland...18 Oct, 2025, 11.41 PM IST- In letter to PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee seeks revocation of appointment of interlocutor on Gorkha issuesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed "surprise and shock" over the appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha issues without...18 Oct, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
- File interlocutory application before Supreme Court with respect to biometrics issues: Bharatiya Gorkha ParisanghA cabinet subcommittee was formed to look into the problem of people whose names were not included in the supplementary list National Regis...13 Mar, 2023, 07.36 PM IST
- Gorkhaland demand takes back seat as GJM factions fight for political supremacyThe pandemic has crippled the tea and tourism sectors -- the financial backbone of the Hills -- and left many jobless, with voters in Darje...14 Apr, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
- Darjeeling: Gorkhaland demand takes a backseat to identity politics and developmentThe decades-old rhetoric about carving out a state of Gorkhaland from West Bengal has become a murmur. The talk now is mostly about “Gorkha...13 Apr, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- Gorkhaland not a poll issue in Darjeeling for first time in over three decadesThe statehood demand and implementation of the sixth schedule of the Constitution had been major poll planks in the Hills at various times ...02 Apr, 2019, 11.13 AM IST
- JPC on Citizenship Amendment Bill to meet on October 23A JPC member who does not want to be named told ET, “We will hear from officials of Home and External affairs their opinion on the bill.”12 Oct, 2018, 11.56 PM IST
- Ready for dialogue with Mamata Banerjee: Bimal GurungGurung also rejected Banerjee's accusation that he was a separatist, saying his party's demands were within the purview of Indian Constitut...11 Jan, 2018, 02.25 PM IST
- BJP in catch-22 on Gorkhaland issueBoth the Trinamool Congress and the CPI(M) have criticised the BJP for "exploiting" the sentiments of the Gorkhas for their "vested" politi...22 Jun, 2017, 02.20 PM IST
- Centre may have to help Mamata Banerjee handle Gorkhaland agitationThe BJP cannot antagonise Bengali sentiment by backing demand for Gorkhaland. Despite obvious risks on the law and order front, Banerjee is...19 Jun, 2017, 01.01 AM IST
- Gorkhaland issue: If history is any guide, CM Mamata Banerjee’s aggression won’t stop fireEven though, there had been protests over the notification, the situation turned violent after Banerjee held a cabinet meeting in Darjeelin...15 Jun, 2017, 11.36 PM IST
- After Gorkhas' monopoly, BJP may open account in Bengal legislative assembly with three seatsThe hills look different this election season — there are lots of Trinamool and BJP flags fluttering around, indicating the mood of its peo...14 Apr, 2016, 02.04 AM IST
- All eyes on Darjeeling hills as TMC-GJM battle for ascendancyDarjeeling Hills this is set to be the most-watched LS constituency with TMC candidate and former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia ...24 Mar, 2014, 01.40 PM IST
- Darjeeling issue should be seen under the lights of 1950's Indo-Nepal treaty: ActivistClaim of heavy influx from Nepal into Darjeeling using Indo-Nepal Treaty as immunity has come under limelight once again.16 Aug, 2013, 07.12 PM IST
- Jaswant tipped to win hills vs plains warThe CPM had supported the Congress to form a coalition government in Delhi in 2004 only to keep the BJP at bay.27 Apr, 2009, 08.42 PM IST
- Hindutva to allies, BJP’s balancing actBJP on Friday sought to reach out to its core Hindutva constituency.04 Apr, 2009, 03.05 AM IST
- Economy drives demand for Gorkhaland stateAlleging huge misappropriation of funds under Subhas Ghisingh's regime, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has cited "economic liberalisation...18 Sep, 2008, 11.18 AM IST
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