Bimal Gurung

Who is Bimal Gurung? He is out of my syllabus, says GJM faction chief Binoy Tamang

"Bimal Gurung is a closed chapter," said Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) faction chief Binoy Tamang.

Nov 04, 2020, 02:02 AM IST

Major blow to BJP in West Bengal, Bimal Gurung's Gorkha Janmukti Morcha pulls out of NDA alliance

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha president Bimal Gurung announced the move at a press meet in Kolkata.

Oct 21, 2020, 19:12 PM IST

Bimal Gurung hopes new Modi govt will look into Gorkhaland demand

In Darjeeling by-election, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP defeated GJM leader Binoy Tamang, who fought as an independent candidate with TMC support.

May 24, 2019, 18:25 PM IST

SC directs GJM leaders Roshan Giri, Bimal Gurung to approach Calcutta HC in 4 days

The Supreme Court disposed of the petitions against two Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders Roshan Giri and Bimal Gurung, seeking protection to participate in campaigning for the Lok Sabha election 2019 on Wednesday. The top court directed them to approach the Calcutta High Court for interim relief within four days. 

Apr 03, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

Darjeeling crisis: Bimal Gurung says ready for dialogue with Mamata

The GJM leader said he had nothing against the people of Bengal but the language and culture of Gorkhas were distinct from them and whatever they were demanding was within the ambit of the Constitution.

Jan 11, 2018, 14:34 PM IST

West Bengal govt trying to end Gorkhaland movement: Bimal Gurung to SC

Gurung's counsel claimed before a bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan that the state was proceeding in a "biased manner" against GJM members.

Dec 05, 2017, 21:15 PM IST

West Bengal CM trying to finish Gorkhaland movement: Gurung

The apex court said the movement was one thing, but no one can be allowed to take law into his own hand.

Nov 30, 2017, 20:14 PM IST

Gorkhaland protests: SC restrains Mamata govt to arrest former Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung

The Supreme Court restrained Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government to arrest suspended Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung in connection with Gorkhaland protests case.

Nov 21, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Darjeeling: Four houses gutted in GJM chief Bimal Gurung's neighbourhood

The police said the fire broke out after midnight and was brought under control around 3 a.m. on Sunday.

Oct 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Bengal body summons GJM chief for 'repeated gross violation of child rights'

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) has summoned Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung for "repeated gross violation of child rights", the statutory body`s chief said on Saturday.

Oct 14, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

GJM ends Darjeeling strike after Rajnath invites for talks

Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba has been directed to hold an official level meeting within a fortnight to discuss all related issues. 

Sep 26, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

GJM delegation to Delhi to meet Rajnath Singh: Bimal Gurung

In an audio message, Gurung said the central government should immediately begin tripartite talks on Gorkhaland.

 

Sep 07, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

West Bengal: Arrest warrant issued against eight GJM leaders

Other than Gurung, the warrants were issued against his wife Asha Gurung, GJM General Secretary Roshan Giri, party`s youth wing head Prakash Gurung and Chief Convenor of the Gorkhaland Movement Coordination Committee Kalyan Dewan.

Sep 06, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

West Bengal Tourism Minister takes out peace rally in Darjeeling hills

With an objective to bring normalcy back in Darjeeling, West Bengal Tourism Minister Goutam Deb took out a peace rally at Garidhura area, near Kurseong, on Wednesday.

Sep 06, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Ousted Gorkha leader Anit Thapa wants Darjeeling shutdown to end

Days after his expulsion from the GJM for alleged involvement in "anti-party activities", ousted Gorkha leader Anit Thapa on Tuesday led a silent rally in Kurseong township near here demanding peace.

Sep 05, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

Indefinite shutdown continues, massive manhunt for Bimal Gurung

A massive search operation launched by the West Bengal police for the absconding Gorkha Janmukti chief Bimal Gurung continued even today.

Sep 03, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Look out notice issued against GJM chief Bimal Gurung, GS Roshan Giri

This comes right after the expulsion of party assistant general secretary Binay Tamang and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) member Anit Thapa for violating party line.

Sep 01, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

12 days relaxation in bandh in Darjeeling hills from Friday: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha's Binay Tamang

Since August 15, picketing has been withdrawn by the GJM from various parts of Darjeeling hills. 

Aug 31, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

GJM chief Bimal Gurung smells conspiracy ahead of talks with govt

The GJM chief reiterated that he would not compromise on the demand for Gorkhaland.

Aug 28, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

GJM to attend all party meet on Aug 29, raise Gorkhaland demand

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha would attend the August 29 all party meeting convened by the West Bengal government on the Darjeeling issue, and raise the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland during the parleys, a senior party leader said on Friday.

Aug 25, 2017, 22:31 PM IST