GTA Sabhasad Bhupendra Chhetri Passes Away Following Cardiac Arrest

MP, 26 Jan 2026, Darjeeling: The sudden death of Bhupendra Chhetri, Sabhasad of the Bijanbari–Gok constituency under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), has cast a pall of gloom over the Darjeeling hills. Bhupendra, popularly known as Bhupi, was 35 years old.

“At around 10 am on Sunday, Chhetri suffered a cardiac arrest while taking a bath. He was rushed to Bijanbari Rural Hospital. As his condition deteriorated further, he was referred to the Darjeeling District Hospital. However, he passed away during the course of treatment at the hospital,” said Keshav Raj Pokhrel, a leader of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).

Bhupendra is survived by his wife, daughter and mother.

As news of his death spread, condolences poured in from across the region. “We are shocked by the news of Bhupendra’s sudden death. I still cannot believe it. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul,” said Anit Thapa, Chief Executive of the GTA.

“He will be remembered as a warm, kind and loving person. His sudden loss is deeply painful. Gone too soon,” stated Ajoy Edwards of the India Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF).

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista said, “He was young and energetic. His untimely death is shocking. May his soul find eternal peace.”

Courtesy & source- Millennium Post