Archive · 11 Jan 2026
CPM Launches Rights Protection Campaign in Darjeeling
The Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPM) in Darjeeling district started a new campaign called 'Adhikar Raksha Abhiyan' or Rights Protection Campaign.
This is part of their bigger 'Bangla Bachao Abhiyan' or Save Bengal Movement.
They want to talk to people in the hills about their problems, especially unemployment and lack of development since 2009.
The campaign began in places like Thurbo and Nandalalgaon, where they spoke to many families.
People there are upset about not having enough jobs and the government not taking care of them.
The CPM wants people to support them as they continue this campaign across the hills.
CPM launched 'Adhikar Raksha Abhiyan' in Darjeeling district as part of the broader 'Bangla Bachao Abhiyan' movement.
Campaign aims to reconnect with hill residents and address issues of unemployment and lack of development since 2009.
Initial outreach conducted in Thurbo division and Mirik subdivision, areas affected by recent landslides and heavy rain.
CPM workers interacted with nearly 350 families, discussing concerns over unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, and government neglect.
Campaign will continue across the hills, with CPM urging people to support their initiatives.
- Who
- Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPM) in Darjeeling district
- What
- Launch of 'Adhikar Raksha Abhiyan' (Rights Protection Campaign)
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Thurbo division and Mirik subdivision in Darjeeling district
- Why
- To reconnect with hill residents, address issues of unemployment, lack of development, and government neglect
- Organization
- CPM (Communist Party of India - Marxist)
- Campaign Name
- Adhikar Raksha Abhiyan (Rights Protection Campaign)
- Broader Movement
- Bangla Bachao Abhiyan (Save Bengal Movement)
- Initial Locations
- Thurbo division, Mirik subdivision (Nandalalgaon, Jamansingh, Bahadurgaon, Ninth Mile)
- Participants
- 100 CPM workers, 350 families interacted
- Key Issues Raised
- Unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, neglect of tea workers
- Recent Disaster Impact
- Mirik subdivision affected by October landslides and heavy rain (12 lives lost)