West Bengal Election 2021: 'Gorkhaland' issue will be huge on TMC?
The demand for a separate Gorkhaland state is not the demand of today. The queen of the mountains, Darjeeling has been bled many times over this. Know what this issue has to do with the upcoming Bengal elections.
Feb 15, 2021, 09:32 AM 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
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
Won't support BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls: GJM chief Binay Tamang
The GJM has been running a campaign for the establishment of a separate state (Gorkhaland) outside of West Bengal.
Jan 05, 2019, 07:35 AM 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
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
Mamata Banerjee leaves for North Bengal to discuss Darjeeling issues
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday left for North Bengal to discuss the current situation in Darjeeling hills with all political parties there tomorrow.
Nov 21, 2017, 00:31 AM IST
MHA orders withdrawal of 1000 paramilitary personnel from Darjeeling
The home ministry has ordered withdrawal of as many as 1,000 paramilitary personnel, including 300 women, deployed in Darjeeling to maintain law and order during the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state.
Oct 15, 2017, 21:27 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
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
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
Mamata Banerjee meets Darjeeling parties; requests to call off strike, says talks positive
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held talks with political parties of Darjeeling hills and requested them to withdraw the indefinite bandh, which entered the 76th day.
Aug 29, 2017, 19:50 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
Five-member GJM team to attend all-party meet, raise Gorkhaland demand
We hope for a positive outcome of the meeting. The central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both are prepared to help," BJP state President Dilip Ghosh said.
Aug 26, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
Darjeeling stalemate: GJM writes to West Bengal govt, to attend August 29 meeting
The GJM has expressed its willingness to attend the August 29 talks to resolve the Darjeeling stalemate.
Aug 24, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
GJM will never compromise on Gorkhaland demand: Bimal Gurung
The indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills entered its 62nd day on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Ananth Kumar blames CM Mamata Banerjee for Darjeeling situation
The north Bengal hill town has been witnessing an indefinite agitation for a separate state of Gorkhaland for over a month.
Jul 21, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
TMC party office, hall set on fire by Gorkhaland supporters
A century-old community hall and a TMC party office in the Darjeeling hills were set ablaze by pro-Gorkhaland supporters, police said today as the indefinite shutdown for a separate state entered its 35th day.
Jul 19, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya blames Mamata Banerjee's mentality for Darjeeling situation
He also defended BJP leader Roopa Ganguly over her controversial statement on women safety, saying she was referring to the "poor" law and order situation in West Bengal.
Jul 18, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
