Gorkha Janmukti Morcha

Won't Allow Bandh, No Question of Division of Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on Shutdown Call

North Bengal especially Darjeeling Hills had witnessed a lot of socio-political turbulence like the Gorkhaland movement.

Feb 22, 2023, 13:57 PM IST

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

Ahead of 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, Centre to chair meet with GJM over Gorkhaland

Confusion prevails over the which faction of the GJM has been invited.

Oct 04, 2020, 21:27 PM IST

GJM withdraws December 29 strike against CAA, NRC in Darjeeling hills

Binoy Tamang said that he is committed to keeping Darjeeling a strike free zone after the hills saw violent protests demanding a separate state – Gorkhaland in 2017

Dec 26, 2019, 20:50 PM IST

Anti-CAA protest: Tamang faction of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha calls for bandh in Darjeeling on Dec 29

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s (youth wing) has called a Darjeeling bandh on December 29, 2019 against National Register of Citizens and Citizenship Amendment Act. The bandh has been called by Binoy Tamang faction of GJM and the group has said that everything will remain shut in the Darjeeling hills for one day on December 29.

Dec 24, 2019, 07:50 AM 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

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

Fresh violence in Darjeeling hills, car torched

A number of shops and other business establishments opened in Darjeeling on Sunday after remaining shut for 101 days over the demand for separate Gorkhaland.

Sep 24, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee criticises Rajnath Singh's meet with GJM leader Roshan Giri

A small GJM delegation on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and raised the issue of Gorkhaland and the need for a "tripartite dialogue" to resolve the long-pending demands of the Gorkhas.

Sep 20, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

Incident-free day in Darjeeling, several shops open

A large number of shops were open in the Darjeeling hills today braving threats and intimidation by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).

Sep 10, 2017, 22:52 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

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

Darjeeling hills tense, lookout notice against three GJM leaders

The CID West Bengal on Friday issued look out notices against three GJM leaders.

Sep 01, 2017, 23:46 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

Darjeeling: Sharp differences among hill parties on continuing shutdown

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday held talks with political parties of the Darjeeling hills at the state secretariat in Kolkata and requested them to withdraw the indefinite shutdown.

Aug 30, 2017, 19:18 PM IST