Archive · 16 Nov 2025
West Bengal Party Seeks to Join North East Leaders' United Political Front
Imagine people living in hilly and faraway places, from West Bengal to the North East of India, feel like they are not heard by the big government.
A new group called 'One North East' is trying to bring all these people together to speak with one strong voice.
A political party from Darjeeling, called IGJF, thinks this is a good idea and wants to join them.
Their leader met with the leaders of 'One North East' to talk about it.
They believe that by working together, they can make sure their needs are met, like protecting their homes, culture, and getting fair treatment and development.
They want to make sure the government listens to them, just like a small whisper becomes a loud wave when many people shout together.
The Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF) from West Bengal has shown interest in joining the 'One North East' regional political platform.
IGJF President Ajoy Edwards met with Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma and other leaders to discuss alignment.
The 'One North East' platform aims to consolidate regional voices to address issues of neglect and developmental concerns.
Founding members of 'One North East' include Conrad K Sangma, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarman, Mmhonlumo Kikon, and Daniel Langthasa.
The movement seeks justice, dignity, protection of identity, and fair representation for marginalized hill, tribal, and borderland communities.
- Who
- The Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF) led by Ajoy Edwards and leaders of the 'One North East' platform including Conrad K Sangma.
- What
- The IGJF has expressed interest in joining the 'One North East' platform, a newly formed regional political front aiming to consolidate voices from the North East and North Bengal.
- When
- Recently, indicated by Ajoy Edwards' meeting with Conrad K Sangma and other leaders.
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya (meeting location) and broadly across the North East and North Bengal region.
- Why
- To address the perceived neglect and 'tyranny of distance' faced by Himalayan, tribal, and borderland communities, and to advocate for justice, dignity, constitutional rights, protection of land and identity, fair representation, and genuine development.
- Party Expressing Interest
- Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF)
- Platform Name
- 'One North East'
- Key IGJF Figure
- Ajoy Edwards (President)
- Key 'One North East' Leaders
- Conrad K Sangma, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarman, Mmhonlumo Kikon, Daniel Langthasa
- Region of IGJF
- Darjeeling district, West Bengal