The full throated cries and threats from the agitators groomed by the new Gorkha supremo, Bimal Gurung, shouting-Gorkhaland or nothing else- seems to have failed to sufficiently stir up the omnipresent high calibre indian print and electronic media in the face of the disastrous consequences of the marathon 45 day bandh imposed by the democracy-loving Gorkha J M agitators.
The central govt is also content with tele-viewing the developments instead of publicy denouncing the arm twisting methods of the Gorkha outfit and the seasoned and high sounding kingpins of the leading all-India parties as well as the familiar intellectuals/ rights activists are yet to find time to be active/reactive over the dark clouds hovering over the future of the hapless state of WB.
What is behind this partisan behaviour-is it because the "much-hated commies" are made to face the music and the unrest let loose will keep the LF govt sufficiently entangled with the ehnic-based agitation instead of the enormous work for the industrial/rural development schemes being undertaken ?
No one knows why the Ghising-Gurung controlled Hill council could not make use of the authority delelgated to them 22 years ago and implement welfare schemes for the hill people with the funds allocated. They have now woken up and asking for a separate state-with the disappointing track record of messing up all the opportunities they had.
Let there be an unbiased introspection and a solution will surely emerge.
cant believe some people can be so selfish... what do you all who claim to know all know about ruling one community...why should the gorkhas be ruled by wb....do people living in kolkata have any idea about how people in there live?and sc ruled them as foreigners...pseudos in the country will go ahead and be surprised that the chinese are not leavin tibet but then when demand for gorkhaland happens then they are like "why should the country be divided?"... this country sure needs to decide whether its pro communist or anti them...leave out wb n kerela from the debate.
The demand of Gorkhaland is avery genuine demand based on the linguistic division of states followed in India. Presently Bengal is divided into North Bengal and West Bengal and Noth Bengal is exploited(ruled) by Govt. of West Bengal. Look at the parameters of progress in North Bengal and West Bengal(South of Farakka) and you will see the glaring differences. It is the time to say enough is enough and no more lip service from Govt. of West Bengal
RE:Issue of Gorkhaland
by Subhabrata Roy on Jun 17, 2008 01:22 PM Permalink
yes true Giri, to some extent it appears that the northern part of Bengal is comperatively deprived of the development work that it deserves. Immediately there needs to be a good airport there.. If possible Bagdogra airport has to be upgraded. The infrustructure has to be made better. The state govt has to make investors set up industries there.. That can change the scenerio.. I donno if its problem with India as a whole.. unless people get aggrieved they dont seem to bother.. their action is largely reactive than being pro active.
marthis must learn something from gujjar and these gurakha people and behave accordingly to get justice, whether it is migrants into state or belgaum border dispute?
It is perhaps time for india to grant independence to J&K, gorkhaland & other north eastern states demanding independence, khalistan & any other state / province asking for independence.
RE:Its time
by Anup on Jun 17, 2008 12:48 PM Permalink
What an idea. Grant independence to everyone. Tamils will say to have a separate tamil country. Marathis for a new maratha country, J&K, Gorkhaland. Why to leave bihar, UP, Jharkhand? They would come up for their own coutry (and separate from India as they have the most minerals, mines etc). Thus, 'India' would be a word of past. Thats what ppl like you want?
RE:Its time
by cuzo on Jun 17, 2008 12:56 PM Permalink
Mona Shah, it is encouraging to notice that you have stopped to read this article and that the problems in the hills have effected you in some way. But it has to be pointed out to you that you have certain misunderstandings. The movement in Kashmir is for the demand of a separate country , away from India. So is the case of Khalistan. But this is not the same with the Gorkhas. They are demanding a separate state within Indian, just away from Bengal. They are just sick and tired with the underdeveloped conditions in the hills.
RE:Its time
by Subhabrata Roy on Jun 17, 2008 12:47 PM Permalink
Yes you are correct Mona.. India doesn't exist in the minds of Indians. They are now Gujjars, gorkhas, Marathis, tamils, Bengalis.. So whats the big deal.. give away everyone what they want.. We already had a partition based on religion and now based on ethnicity.. good going.. Bharat mata ki jai.. mera bharat mahan..
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by james on Jun 17, 2008 12:18 PM Permalink
the gorkhas can strike as long as they want. but its unfair to cut of sikkim. with the gujjars and this issue, it has become a habit of selfish people to armtwist the govt by inconveniencing others. bot the gujjars and the gurkhas should be severly dealt with so that this does not become a trend.
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Anil Majumdar on Jun 17, 2008 12:41 PM Permalink
ok john lets go by your logic , lets split jammu and kashmir into 3 jammu for dogras ,kashmir for kashmiri's and ladakh for ladakhis , say are you game for it , for that matter even sikkin one for the gurkhas,one fr the bhutias and one fr the lepchas and i am sure there will be many more such cases ,it is not about providing statehood , one needs to ask is what is so very different these people gonna achieve with a seperate state.
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Anil Majumdar on Jun 17, 2008 12:40 PM Permalink
ok john lets go by your logic , lets split jammu and kashmir into 3 jammu for dogras ,kashmir for kashmiri's and ladakh for ladakhis , say are you game for it , for that matter even sikkin one for the gurkhas,one fr the bhutias and one fr the lepchas and i am sure there will be many more such cases ,it is not about providing statehood , one needs to ask is what is so very different these people gonna achieve with a seperate state.
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Subhabrata Roy on Jun 17, 2008 12:21 PM Permalink
John in that case would you allow every ethnic community to have a separate state for them? This is really a ridiculous demand on your behalf.. Please grow up my dear friend..
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Kumar on Jun 17, 2008 12:52 PM Permalink
Very true. These people lack brains. A separate state where ppl would die of hunger. Then they would infiltrate into India for food (like Bangladeshis) and then commit big crime for food and some money. What a demand for the development of these ethnic races......I wonder!
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by cuzo on Jun 17, 2008 01:03 PM Permalink
Kumar,you have the facts wrongs or maybe you do not really understand what the Gurkhas are demanding. They are not asking for a seperate country. They are not asking for independence. They are asking for a seperate state away from Bengal but within the Indian framework. It was never a independence movement. Get you facts straight. And as for food ... you would not need to worry...no one i going to steal your plate of food. Maybe they dont like what you eat and they have a different taste.
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Ethicsoft Ipoc on Jun 17, 2008 01:29 PM Permalink
Indian goverment would have addressed their issues, had they demanded separte country rather than the state.
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by gac on Jun 17, 2008 12:37 PM Permalink
if the state fails to hear or recognize the plea of a particular ethnic community. the ethnic community has left with the choice of asking for a separate statehood...
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Subhabrata Roy on Jun 17, 2008 12:42 PM Permalink
For the last 20 years decision about the hill districts darjeeling/kalimpong/karseong (The main Gorkhaland regions) all development works there are taken care of by the darjeeling Gorgha Parbatya Parishad a body headed by the Gorkha leader Subhash Ghisingh (Bimal Gurung the Janamukti Morcha supremo was a loyalist of this guy). They were in charge of all development works in that region. The chairman of the DGPP is given the status of a cabinet minister. So almost all development works has to be decided and carried over by the guidence of them as per agreement between the gorkha leaders and state govt.
But these Gorkha leaders fooled the gorkhas, they instigated the Gorkhas against the state government and put money for the development in their pockets.
No one, I repeat no one in India can ever point any finger to the patriotism of the Gurkhas. They are revered by everyone for their honesty and integrity. Being one from Kolkata I have full respect for thr Gorkhas.. Gorkhas are people who are ruled by their hearts. Thats their main problem now. Unfortunately they have fallen prey to the cunning politicians like Ghishing and now Gurung, who are playing with their sentiments and trying to fill their pockets..
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by satan on Jun 17, 2008 12:34 PM Permalink
why not? what harm they have done.when u can keep a separate regiment in the Indian Army (Gorkha Regiment) recognising them, what harm u have in giving them separate statehood.... The fun of the case is that at the time of Independence, these communists supported the demand of a separate gorkhaland...(they even wanted nepal to be apart of Gorkhaland) and now when they are in power they are rejecting it.....
RE:Its clear that Commies don't know how to govern ...
by Good People on Jun 17, 2008 12:39 PM Permalink
Quite well said and people who think that for every and each problem BANDH's are the only way to protest are wrongly misguided. We do not have any right to spoil the economy of any location, for Darj people tourism is the prime source of income and without allowing them into Darj would undoubtedly spell doom on,if not every, the daily wagers. Lots of families are going to get effected and mind you with children ofcourse. All concerned should immediately sit and discuss the issue and bring back normalcy to this highly esteemed region of India.
How can people demand seperate land for their community? Are they not Indians?Actually everybody has taken Indian system for granted. UP is demanding seperate Eastern UP as state,in future MP, Rajasthan,Gujrat etc will demand for seperate states. Bangladeshis will demand for IndianBangla desh, and so on.... Its highly frustrating time for all of us. Inflation...petrol prices....Quota...Terrorism...list may go never ending. Are Politicians and people who are called 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' are initiating for chaos and total lawlessness in this country???
RE:now Gorkhaland !
by Gautam Sinha on Jun 17, 2008 01:04 PM Permalink
Then how do you justify the formation of the current states like WB for Bengalis, Jharkhand for Jharkhandis and so forth? WB is a failed state and without doubt hill people do not need to suffer from these commies.
