'Status' of hill leaders elevated
Vivek Chhetri, TT, Darjeeling: The Bengal government has accorded the ranks of minister-in-charge to the chief of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Binay Tamang, and minister of state (independent charge) to his deputy Anit Thapa.
Besides, Gorkha National Liberation Front president Mann Ghisingh was given the status of the minister of state. He is the chairperson of the Hill Area Development Committee formed by the Mamata Banerjee government.
The decision to confer such ranks on Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leaders Tamang and Thapa; and Ghisingh of the rival party is seen as a balancing act by Mamata in hill politics.
Tamang is the chairman of the board of administrators formed by the government to run the GTA, while Thapa is the vice-chairman.
Both the Morcha and the GNLF have welcomed the decision.
0 Response to "'Status' of hill leaders elevated"
Post a Comment
Disclaimer Note:
The views expressed in the articles published here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or perspective of Kalimpong News or KalimNews. Kalimpong News and KalimNews disclaim all liability for the published or posted articles, news, and information and assume no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the content.
Kalimpong News is a non-profit online news platform managed by KalimNews and operated under the Kalimpong Press Club.
Comment Policy:
We encourage respectful and constructive discussions. Please ensure decency while commenting and register with your email ID to participate.
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.