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Darjeeling Hills Interlocutor: BJP's Bold Move Amid TMC Shock and Political Clash

BJP MP Saumitra Khan has welcomed the central government's appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha issues in Darjeeling Hills. He condemned the recent attack on fellow BJP MP Khagen Murmu during flood relief operations in North Bengal. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock at what she called a unilateral decision by the Centre. The development has sparked a fresh political confrontation between BJP and TMC in the state.

Key Points: BJP's Saumitra Khan Welcomes Gorkha Interlocutor Amid Bengal Row

  • BJP MP welcomes interlocutor appointment for Gorkha issues in Darjeeling Hills
  • Khan condemns attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu during flood relief work
  • Mamata Banerjee expresses shock at unilateral interlocutor appointment by Centre
  • Political row intensifies as BJP accuses TMC of making poor poorer in Bengal
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BJP's Saumitra Khan welcomes interlocutor appointment for Gorkha issues in Darjeeling Hills

BJP MP Saumitra Khan welcomes interlocutor for Gorkha issues in Darjeeling Hills while condemning attack on fellow MP Khagen Murmu, sparking political clash with TMC.

"Siliguri is in the chicken's neck, so appointment by the Government of India of an interlocutor for the issues relating to the Darjeeling Hills is a welcome decision - Saumitra Khan"

Siliguri, October 18

BJP MP Saumitra Khan on Saturday welcomed the appointment of an interlocutor for the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of West Bengal by the Government of India and asserted that the BJP will carry out its agenda in Bengal.

"Siliguri is in the chicken's neck, so appointment by the Government of India of an interlocutor for the issues relating to the Darjeeling Hills is a welcome decision," Khan said.

He visited the hospital in Siliguri to meet BJP MP Khagen Murmu. He condemned the attack on the BJP MP and said that the mentality of the TMC is to make the "poor poorer".

Speaking to ANI, the BJP MP said, "The attack is condemnable. BJP MP Khagen Murmu is fine now. He is receiving good treatment here. In North Bengal, medical facilities are dismal. The mentality of the TMC is to make the poor poorer, but the BJP MP Khagen Murmu went there to provide relief to the people affected by floods. BJP will carry out its agenda in Bengal, and SIR will soon be conducted. In Kashmir, people used to say Article 370 won't be abrogated but it was done."

Earlier, CM Mamata Banerjee expressed shock at the appointment of an interlocutor for issues related to the Gorkhas in the Darjeeling Hills by the Government of India.

"Here goes my letter to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, communicating my surprise and shock at the unilateral appointment by the Government of India of an interlocutor for the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of West Bengal," Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X.

Earlier, BJP leader Anirban Ganguly claimed that the alleged assault on the BJP MP Khagen Murmu and the BJP MLA Sankar Ghosh at Bamandanga in Jalpaiguri's Nagrakata on October 6 was very "pre-planned" and called for a deeper investigation into the incident.

The attack happened when both leaders were visiting the North Bengal region to oversee relief and rescue operations amid a landslide and flood situation. This has sparked a political row in the State, with the BJP taking aim at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

- ANI

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Priya S
Why is Mamata Banerjee shocked? The central government is trying to resolve issues that state government couldn't handle for years. This is much needed intervention.
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Sarah B
The attack on MP Khagen Murmu is absolutely unacceptable. Politicians should be able to do relief work without fear of violence. Hope the investigation brings justice.
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Arjun K
While I support addressing Gorkha issues, I wish both BJP and TMC would stop political mudslinging and focus on actual development work. People of Bengal deserve better governance, not constant fighting.
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Kavya N
Darjeeling is strategically important for India's security. Good that Centre is taking initiative. The chicken's neck area needs special attention from security perspective too. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The medical facilities issue in North Bengal is concerning. If MPs themselves are struggling to get good treatment, imagine the condition of common people. This needs immediate attention.

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