Shyam Thapa extends his support to Bhaichung

Former footballer and coach, Shyam Thapa supported Bhaichung ’s campaign, joining him on stage as he addressed a sea of supporters at Lalbazar in Chopra.

Shyam Thapa extends his support to Bhaichung

Thapa holds the unique distinction of being a former player at both rival clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. He also holds the distinction of being the only Indian coach to have coached a foreign national team.

Mamata Banerjee’s announcement to woo the hill voters

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TMC

Darjeeling : In a public meeting jointly held by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM Binay Faction) and Trinamool Congress TMC Mamata Banerjee made some important announcements just 7 days before Darjeeling goes to vote. The meeting was attended by various Development Boards, the Hill TMC and GJM (Binay Anit Faction). Mamata Banerjee in Darjeeling Following are […]

ELECTION 2019: NRC, the latest talking point

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Gorkha NRC issue

Writes NN Ojha BJP chief Amit Shah’s declaration in Alipurduar on 29 March that NRC will be implemented in West Bengal if BJP came to power has ignited a debate about how NRC might impact people in Darjeeling hills. The debate has further intensified after Prime Minister Modi repeated his party chief’s statement during his […]

NRC Won’t Hurt Gorkhas, Says PM Narendra Modi

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Gorkha NRC issue

SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL: Insisting that he won’t spare infiltrators, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured justice for refugees from neighbouring countries and said the Gorkha community in north Bengal won’t be hurt by a National Register of Citizens (NRC). “The way Modi has acted against Maoists and terrorists, similarly Modi is not going to […]

Darjeeling Lok Sabha Election 2019 and the Gorkhas

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Opinion

Darjeeling Parliamentary Constituency Election 2019 and the Gorkhas: Some Observations Writes: Dr Vimal Khawas The Gorkhas of Darjeeling Hills, as initially decided, could not arrive at a common consensus candidate. Therefore, a total of sixteen (16) potential and aspiring candidates affiliated to various political parties as well as those desiring to contest as independent candidates […]