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Independence Day 2017: GJM will never compromise on Gorkhaland demand, says Bimal Gurung
• 8 years agoWith the indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills entering its 62nd day, GJM chief Bimal Gurung vowed that he will "never compromise" with the demand for Gorkhaland
Gorkhaland agitation: Centre says it has 'no plans' of constituting committee to gauge statehood demands
• 8 years agoThere was no proposal to constitute a committee to look into statehood demands of the Gorkhas and others agitating in parts of northern West Bengal, the Centre said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday
Darjeeling unrest intensifies: GJM burns copies of GTA, youth leaders threaten fasts-unto-death
Fp Staff • 8 years agoProtesters wearing traditional Gorkha attire crisscrossed the streets of Darjeeling raising pro-Gorkha slogans.
Darjeeling unrest: At Jantar Mantar, activists vow to fight Mamata Banerjee until their demand for Gorkhaland is met
Akshitaj • 8 years agoHundreds of Gorkha activists chanting 'Jai Gorkha' and 'Mamata Banerjee murdabad' gathered at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Sunday in solidarity with their people in Darjeeling.
Darjeeling unrest: GJM chief Bimal Gurung threatens to intensify protests, demands CBI inquiry
• 8 years agoThe GJM adopted a confrontationist stand on Friday with its chief Bimal Gurung threatening to intensify the stir and demanding a CBI inquiry.
Darjeeling braces for another shutdown after Saturday's bloody protests; GJM to conduct rally
• 8 years agoThe GJM has claimed that two of their supporters were shot dead by police in Singmari but the police rejected the allegations
Gorkha community files petition against Flipkart's 'racist' ad
Fp Staff • 9 years agoE-commerce website Flipkart’s latest advertisement featuring children as Gorkhas has drawn criticism from the Gorkha community, who calls it “simply racist”.
Gorkhas demand reservation under OBC category
Ians • 9 years agoThe delegation complained that in many states Gorkhas are sometimes seen as foreigners or illegal settlers or non-locals.
Courageous and kind: Prince Harry praises Gorkhas on maiden visit to Nepal
Fp Archives • 9 years agoPrince Harry said Gorkhas are "Nepal's most famous ambassadors... admired for their fearsome bravery and courage but also for their humility and kindness."
Nepal quake and what we must do: India must repay its debt to Gorkhas
Rajeev • 10 years agoAn earthquake is nature's unimaginable fury. It can be terrifying. As Nepal reels under the after-effects of one, it is time for India to repay its debt to the Gorkhas, who have fought every one of our wars. PM Modi did well to jump to its rescue