Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Son questions award for mother, recalling alleged family 'torture'.
Desh Bhakt Rai is speaking out against his mother, Renuleena Subba, receiving an award named after Subash Ghisingh.
During a past political movement in 1986, Rai's family faced difficult times, including being cut off from basic supplies and facing threats.
Rai believes that accepting the award might not be the right thing to do given what the family endured.
His mother, who is elderly, made the decision without talking to her family, but still wants the award.
Desh Bhakt Rai, son of Renuleena Subba, questioned her decision to accept the Subash Ghisingh Memorial Civilian Award.
Rai recalled the alleged torture his family faced during the 1986 Gorkhaland agitation by GNLF cadres.
The agitation led to a social boycott of the Subba family, restricting access to essential services.
Rai stated his mother, nearly 90, made the award decision without family consultation, although she wanted to accept.
The GNLF called for Gorkhas to disassociate with the Bengal government during the agitation.
- Who
- Desh Bhakt Rai and his mother, Renuleena Subba, who was a former MLA.
- What
- Desh Bhakt Rai is criticizing his mother's decision to accept an award.
- When
- The events relate to the 1986 Gorkhaland agitation.
- Where
- Kalimpong, India
- Why
- Rai is questioning the award due to the family's negative experiences during the Gorkhaland agitation.
Desh Bhakt Rai's Perspective
Renuleena Subba's Perspective
Award Acceptance
Desh Bhakt Rai's Perspective
Believes accepting award is wrong, given family's suffering during 1986 agitation.
Renuleena Subba's Perspective
His mother wishes to accept the award.
- Award Name
- Subash Ghisingh Memorial Civilian Award
- Recipient
- Renuleena Subba
- Son's Name
- Desh Bhakt Rai
- Political Group Involved
- GNLF
- Year of Agitation
- 1986
- Renuleena Subba's former role
- Kalimpong MLA