Amit Shah Promises Constitutional Resolution for Gorkha Issue in West Bengal
Will resolve Gorkha issue in constitutional manner without dividing Bengal: Amit Shah
The Economic Times
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will address the Gorkha issue in the Darjeeling hills constitutionally, without dividing West Bengal. Speaking at a rally in Gangarampur, he also outlined promises for infrastructure development and agricultural support in the region.
- 01Amit Shah emphasized a constitutional approach to resolving the Gorkha issue.
- 02He accused Aam Janata Unnayan Party founder of being aligned with TMC's Mamata Banerjee.
- 03Shah promised improvements in agricultural pricing and infrastructure in north Bengal.
- 04The BJP aims to eliminate political violence and infiltrators from the state.
- 05Key projects include an AIIMS, a cancer hospital, IIT, IIM, and a sports university.
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During a rally in Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah (BJP) stated that the party will resolve the Gorkha issue in the Darjeeling hills through constitutional means, avoiding any division of West Bengal. He criticized the Aam Janata Unnayan Party and its founder, Humayun Kabir, alleging connections with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Shah pledged to enhance agricultural conditions by ensuring better pricing for farmers and announced the construction of significant infrastructure projects in north Bengal, including an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a 600-bed cancer hospital, and educational institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM). He also committed to including the Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and developing an eco-adventure hub in Darjeeling.
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The proposed initiatives could significantly improve healthcare, education, and agricultural conditions for residents in north Bengal.
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