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Boundaries Create Identities and Give Shape to Gorkhaland
A SEMINAR addressing the demand for Gorkhaland
and its significance for the Indian Gorkha identity concluded successfully in
Dehradun on Sunday (29 Sept 2013) evening. The event drew a crowd of around 500 Gorkhas from
Darjeeling, Delhi, and Dehradun, underscoring the widespread interest in this
critical issue.
Darjeeling Foundation Convenor Swaraj Thapa emphasized that the demand for Gorkhaland transcends the boundaries of Darjeeling and its surrounding areas. “The issue of identity is not confined to the Gorkhas of Darjeeling hills but extends to Gorkhas across India, including those in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and the Northeast,” he stated. The seminar aimed to amplify the voices of Gorkhas and bring their concerns to the forefront.
Ganesh Joshi, MLA from Mussoorie, highlighted the
need for Uttarakhand to send a strong message in support of the legitimate
demand for Gorkhaland. He assured the audience that he would lead a rally in
Dehradun in the coming days to endorse the cause.
Kalimpong MLA Harka Bahadur Chettri spoke
passionately about the power of emotional integration among Gorkhas nationwide.
“Emotional unity among Gorkhas will lend strength to the demand for Gorkhaland,”
he said.
Adding a cultural touch, Indian Idol runner-up
Kapil Thapa performed a song he composed on Gorkhaland, resonating with the
audience. Reflecting on his personal experiences, he shared how he faced
discrimination when he first went to Mumbai for the Indian Idol contest. “I was
asked if I came from Nepal, a question that struck me deeply. Such experiences
highlight the identity crisis we Gorkhas face,” he remarked.
P. Arjun, a member of the study forum, provided
insights into the democratic and non-violent nature of the Gorkhaland movement,
led by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM). He lauded the historical contributions
of Gorkhas from Uttarakhand to India's freedom struggle, citing Shahid Durga
Malla as a prominent example. He urged the audience to recognize their shared
challenges and work collectively toward solutions.
Swaraj Thapa reiterated the importance of
addressing the identity issue faced by Indian Gorkhas. “The demand for
Gorkhaland is synonymous with the identity of every Indian Gorkha across the
country. We have contributed significantly to nation-building in areas like
security, sports, and academics, yet we often have to clarify our identity as
Indians,” he said.
Harka Bahadur Chettri explained that the seminar
in Dehradun aimed to connect Gorkhas in Uttarakhand to the broader Gorkhaland
movement. He emphasized the need to bridge communication gaps among Gorkhas,
which have hindered progress toward statehood. “Through interactive seminars
and discussions, we can come closer to solutions and find answers to our
problems,” he noted.
Ranjan Sharma, the media coordinator, highlighted
the identity crisis among Gorkha youth. “We interacted with the youth attending
the seminar and found that the fire of identity crisis burns as intensely here
as in Darjeeling,” he said.
Other speakers at the seminar included Col.
Bhupendra Singh Chettri, Col. V.K. Sharma, and Col. Bhagwan Singh Chettri,
president of Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha, who delivered the welcome address. Various
Gorkhali organizations based in Dehradun were also present. The seminar
concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session.
Moderated by senior journalist Swaraj Thapa, the
seminar was organized by the Darjeeling Foundation. Thapa concluded, “Boundaries
create identities, and giving shape to Gorkhaland would resolve lingering
doubts about Indian Gorkha identity.” He also announced plans to hold a similar
seminar in Guwahati, Assam.
~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
in Dehradun, 29 Sept
2013
Special Correspondent
The MIZORAM POST | MANIPUR CHRONICLE | ZOGAM TODAY
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Gorkhas to Host Seminar on Gorkhaland & Identity
The speakers expressed their discontent with both the Uttarakhand and Union Governments for treating Gorkhas as second-class citizens. “We are wrongly labelled as migrants from Nepal. We are neither Nepalese nor Pakistanis. We are Indians,” said Harka Bahadur Chettry, GJMM Spokesperson and MLA from Kalimpong.
The demand for Gorkhaland is among the oldest statehood movements in India, first raised in 1907 within the constitutional framework. While earlier phases of the movement remained peaceful, it turned violent between 1984 and 1987 under the Gorkhaland National Liberation Front, resulting in over 1,200 deaths. Since 2007, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has led a nonviolent movement.
For the first time in Dehradun, a seminar titled “Gorkhaland and the Demand for Smaller States” will be held at the Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha on Sunday. According to Ranjan Sharma, Media Coordinator for the Darjeeling Foundation, the event aims to shape public and political opinion, dispel misconceptions, and promote informed discussion through debates, research, and publications. Political figures from Uttarakhand are expected to attend.
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