Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets hill leaders in connection with the longstanding demands from communities in the Darjeeling hills. Media reports say the discussion centers on a “permanent political solution” for residents of the hills, including the Gorkha community.
The meeting is described as focusing on political arrangements that address issues such as the hill community’s distinct identity and the demand for constitutional recognition. One outlet links the talks to the BJP’s pre-election promise of a permanent political settlement, which has been discussed in the context of the decades-long demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. Another outlet similarly reports that the meeting covers constitutional status and a route to a political solution, without detailing specific proposals or timelines. Across coverage, the common thread is that Shah is seeking an arrangement to address the hill region’s political concerns.
The reports do not indicate any final decision during the meeting, and they present it as part of ongoing consultations with hill representatives.
