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Dilip Ghosh claims BJP not in favour of separate 'Gorkhaland', says party wants permanent political solution in Darjeeling hills

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said his party is not in favour of a Gorkhaland state and wants a permanent political solution in Darjeeling hills.

Darjeeling violence: Challenges ahead for Mamata as demand for Gorkhaland remains relevant even after a century of protests

The Gorkhaland demand has continued to remain in the hearts of each Gorkhali individual, not just in the proposed Gorkhaland region, but across India.

Darjeeling unrest: GJM to observe 'Black Sunday' to protest death of three supporters

The picturesque hill town of Darjeeling in northern West Bengal will face another shutdown as the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) leadership is set to observe a 'black day' on Sunday to protest the death of three of their activists in police firing.

Darjeeling unrest: Fresh violence in the region after police raids GJM chief Bimal Gurung's house

Violence came back to the northern Bengal hills on Thursday as angry GJM supporters went on a rampage torching public property after a police raid on Bimal Gurung's house

Mamata Banerjee calls for peace and unity in Darjeeling region

"I want the people of Darjeeling, Dooars and Terai to live together. I want people in the hills to be happy and smile," Banerjee said.

There will be no division of Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee apparently said this referring to GJM leaders in Darjeeling who have renewed their demand for inclusion of Terai and Dooars in the jurisdiction of the new hill council, Gorkha Territorial Administration.