Darjeeling Politics: BJP Representative Appeals to HM Shah for a Tripartite Discussion on Vital Matters
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Synopsis
A BJP legislator from Darjeeling has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to facilitate a tripartite meeting for a lasting political solution in West Bengal's hills, emphasizing the urgency of the matter after the delay in promised discussions.
Key Takeaways
- BJP legislator Neeraj Tamang Zinba seeks intervention from HM Shah.
- Call for a tripartite meeting to address political issues in Darjeeling.
- Delay in discussions has created unrest among Gorkha community.
- Political solution linked to the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state.
- Concerns over BJP-led government's commitment to resolving the issue.
Kolkata, Feb 6 (NationPress) A BJP representative from the Darjeeling hills in northern West Bengal has sent a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting his assistance in organizing a tripartite meeting aimed at establishing a permanent political resolution for the region.
In his correspondence, the BJP legislator from the Darjeeling Assembly, Neeraj Tamang Zinba, highlighted that despite assurances from BJP Lok Sabha member Raju Bista regarding a tripartite meeting scheduled for January 2025, there has been no progress on this front to date.
“As January has elapsed and February has begun, the lack of communication from the MHA on this significant issue has started to foster an uneasy environment among the populace, who have been eagerly awaiting justice, resolution, and closure,” Zinba’s letter expressed.
He emphasized that the pledge for political dialogue, a fundamental aspect of democracy, had instilled hope among the Gorkha community.
“The prolonged delay and apparent hesitance to fulfill this promise not only jeopardize the Indian Gorkhas' role in the democratic process but also cast a regrettable shadow on the BJP-led Union government’s commitment to addressing this matter within the constitutional parameters of our esteemed Republic,” stated Zinba's letter.
Political analysts believe that achieving a permanent political resolution in the hills of north Bengal is a complex issue, as it cannot be realized without conversations regarding a separate Gorkhaland state, which could potentially trigger unrest in Bengal's political landscape.
