Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Chairs Talks on Permanent Bengal Hills Solution
Amit Shah held a meeting about finding a lasting political solution for the hills of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong.
Several government officials and hill-based political leaders joined the meeting.
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha was also represented.
The group supports the BJP in the hills.
BJP-backed candidates won all six Assembly seats in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts in the 2026 West Bengal elections, according to the article.
The Gorkhaland demand has caused political tension for a long time.
Leaders hope discussions between the central and state governments can help resolve the issue.
They may also discuss teachers, tea gardens, transport and the GTA.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting on a permanent political solution for the Bengal hills.
The meeting took place Saturday at a resort in Sukna near Siliguri.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leaders, hill legislators and regional party representatives attended.
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supports the BJP-led state government after its candidates won six hill seats.
Discussions may also cover teachers, tea gardens, transport and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the meeting, attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, hill legislators, BJP leaders, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha representatives and Gorkha National Liberation Front president Man Ghisingh.
- What
- The participants discussed a permanent political solution for the hills and related development and administrative issues.
- When
- The meeting began on Saturday afternoon; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- At a resort in Sukna near Siliguri, in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district.
- Why
- The meeting was held to address the long-running political dispute over the hills, including the demand for a separate Gorkhaland.
- Chair
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
- Main agenda
- A permanent political solution for the Bengal hills
- Areas mentioned
- Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong
- Political context
- BJP-backed candidates won all six Assembly seats in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts in the 2026 West Bengal elections
- Regional party
- Gorkha Janmukti Morcha
- Additional issues
- Hill teachers, tea gardens, transport and the Gorkha Territorial Administration