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DARK SECRETS: Gjm | Vintage Vibes

New political alignments put demand of Gorkhaland at the backdrop in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat in 2024 emerges as a key electoral battleground in West Bengal politics.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Gorkhaland demand | Electoral fortune in Darjeeling hinges on permanent political solution to this long-pending issue

Darjeeling politics revolve around the demand for Gorkhaland state, with parties promising a permanent political solution.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

A new political alignment in Darjeeling

With Binay Tamang moving to the Congress, 2024 could be a triangular contest in Darjeeling

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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‘GTA election marks the beginning of practical politics in the Darjeeling Hills’

Peace is not enough, people want prosperity now, says Anit Thapa, who will soon be Chairperson, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha set to form board at Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

The electoral outcome is significant to the politics of the hills, which has witnessed decades of agitation over the demand for a separate State of Gorkhaland

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022

Multiple contestants and many firsts mark GTA polls in Darjeeling hills

Of the 277 candidates, 108 are representatives of political parties and 169 are Independents

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2022

GJM president hospitalised after 103-hour hunger strike

Gurung was on a hunger strike for 103 hours against the announcement of GTA elections

The Hindu · May 31, 2022

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Hills leaders, says GTA polls will be held in May-June

DARJEELING: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday iterated after a meeting with representatives of Hills outfits that election to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration will be held in May-June.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022

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