The following is the exclusive interview of Dr Mahendra Lama with Hindustan Times in Darjeeling. In the interview Dr Lama talks about Gorkhaland for identity and development and Gorkhaland for strengthening national security. Mahendra Lama taught at Jawaharlal Nehru University and then headed Sikkim University. Now contesting as an independent, he spoke to HT at his […]
CPRM to support Mahendra P. Lama for the Darjeeling LS seat
Darjeeling- The CPRM today said it would support Mahendra P. Lama for the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, a day after BJP nominee S.S. Ahluwalia had approached the hill party for alliance. Today, CPRM leaders announced their decision at a press conference along with Lama, while the CPM candidate for the seat, Saman Pathak, was waiting […]
Bimal Gurung has sold statehood cause – M.P Lama
Lama snubs Gurung: ‘He has sold statehood cause’ Lama has reportedly started an extensive campaign against Gurung in the region and the Morcha has reasons to be apprehensive. Gorkha Janmukti Mocha chief Bimal Gurung came in for scathing criticism from former vice-chancellor of Sikkim University, who is an Independent candidate in Darjeeling, Mahendra P Lama. […]
Bimal Gurung appeals Dr Mahendra P. Lama to support BJP
GJM chief Bimal Gurung appeals Dr Mahendra P. Lama an independent candidate to come forward and support BJP in this Lok Sabha (2014) election in Darjeeling constituency.Feeling the heat this time around in Darjeeling for Lok Sabha seat, GJM chief , Gurung calls for unity in the hill for the sake of Gorkhaland and support […]
Gorkha community served a lot for the country, got nothing in return – Mahendra P Lama
Noted academician and Darjeeling Dooars United Development Foundation (DDUDF) chief Dr. Mahendra P Lama who has been spearheading activities to garner support for himself in the upcoming LS elections, today addressed a meeting here at Puhguri Dara Gaon community hall. Lama pointed out that even though the Gorkha community has served a lot for the […]
Dr Mahendra P Lama public meeting at Bagha Jatin Park Siliguri
Former vice-chancellor of Sikkim University, Dr Mahendra P Lama, the independent candidate from the Darjeeling constituency for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, today conducted a public meeting at the Bagha Jatin Park in Siliguri. Mahendra P Lama speaking at the public meeting in Bagha Jatin Park on Tuesday. In a thinly veiled reference to chief […]
DDUDF public meeting on March 16 in Mirik
Mirik: The Darjeeling Dooars-Terai United Development Foundation has decided to hold a public meeting on March 16 at the Haat Bazaar area. DDUDF Mirik convenor Tilak Prakash Rai. Speaking to journalists today, Mirik DDUDF convener Tilak Prakash Rai said, “Since the DDUDF is receiving a warm response from people throughout the hills and expanding commendably, […]
Darjeeling and Dooars must be returned to Sikkim – Gorkha Rashtriya Congress
National level parties have not yet uttered anything about their stance on Darjeeling constituency although the next Lok Sabha polls are approaching quickly. However, regional parties and apolitical organisations have announced their candidates’ names and have even begun campaigning. Darjeeling and the Dooars returned to Sikkim – GRC If Dr. Mahendra P Lama has already […]
