Darjeeling Politics & Issues – The week that was
A roundup of this week’s political events and stories from Darjeeling
Neeraj Zimba
Meghalaya CM and Darjeeling MLA write to Home Minister in support of Permanent Solution for Gorkhaland
NPP Chief and Meghalaya CM, Conrad Sangma writes to Home Minister in support of Permanent Political Solution for Gorkhas
“COVID Relief measures must be easily accessible and acceptable” – Neeraj Zimba
As the MLA of Darjeeling, I have several practical proposals in mind to really help all the affected people. I have seen with my own eyes how people have suffered and in my interactions with them have been painfully touching. For the migrant brothers and sisters who were forced to come back to the hills and also others I have few immediate suggestions.
The Curious Case of Article 243m(3): Raju Proposes, Neeraj Disposes
The father of our nation Gandhiji once said, “Panchayat Raj represents true democracy realized. We would regard the humblest and the lowest Indian as being equally the rules of India with the tallest in the land.” He had envisioned Ram Rajya through village republics where real freedom began through self-reliance and people’s participation in self-governance.
MLA Neeraj Zimba and His Historic Blunder
The murderer of thousands of Gorkhas can be the tallest statesman for some people who can compromise with their dignity, but not for those Gorkhas who are even today living a life of dignity.
Election 2019: Darjeeling Shifts from Regionalism to Nationalism
An opinion piece in the changing political trend in Darjeeling Hills which witnesses a massive surge in support for BJP.
Modi, the Unifier-in-Chief Paints the Nation Saffron
This past week, India has given a resounding victory to Modi’s party BJP with over MP 300 seats going in favor of the party. In…
Elections 2019: Raju Bista and Neeraj Zimba Trounce TMC candidates
BJP Candidates won the Darjeeling Assembly as well as the state by-elections with a thumping majority.
Elections 2019: Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha Poll Projections: TheDC Analysis
TheDC presents an analysis of 2019 Darjeeling Vidhan Sabha By-polls, study of the political trends, ground realities, political issues, and other concerns.
“Gorkhas Should Collectively Protest Against Politics of Vendetta” – says Neeraj Zimba Tamang
Taking a political stand, that is rarely seen in the hills these days, former GNLF Spokesperson and Legal Advisor Neeraj Zimba Tamang has spoken out…