AMN
Following a high-level meeting in Siliguri spearheaded by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a decision has been reached to establish an intermediary committee aimed at permanently resolving the issues concerning the hill areas of North Bengal. Former IPS officer Pankaj Singh will head the panel, which is tasked with submitting its report directly to the Centre.
The crucial discussions took place at Sukna and saw the participation of prominent regional leaders and stakeholders. Attendees included West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, Rajya Sabha member Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung, GNLF chief Manager Ghishing, GTA secretary Shruti Ranjan Mohanti, Kurseong MLA Sonam Lama, and Kalimpong MLA Bharat Chhetri, alongside other dignitaries.
This newly formed committee marks a significant administrative initiative to address long-standing regional demands and streamline future developments through direct collaboration between local representatives and the central government.