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Modi govt forms panel to permanently solve the issue of 'Gorkhaland' in West Bengal: Read about the history and the evolution of the political demand

The Modi government has established a panel to permanently address the 'Gorkhaland' issue in West Bengal. The demand for a unified Gorkha identity has been challenged by various indigenous communities seeking recognition of their distinct ethnic identities and, in some cases, Scheduled Tribe status and development boards.

OpIndia 23/8/2026, 4:54:53 pm IST AI summary

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