Support the Creation of Gorkhaland: A Peaceful and Constitutional Demand
The Issue
I was born and raised in the hills of Darjeeling, where the demand for a separate State of Gorkhaland has echoed through generations. For me, this is not merely a political issue—it is deeply personal. It is connected to our identity, history, culture, aspirations and the future we want to build for generations to come.
For decades, the people of the Darjeeling Hills have raised their voice for Gorkhaland through democratic movements and political processes. Families have made sacrifices, participated in peaceful demonstrations, endured uncertainty and continued to hope that one day their long-standing aspirations would receive a sincere and permanent solution.
The demand for Gorkhaland is not against West Bengal, Bengali people or any other community. We respect every community and believe in peaceful coexistence. Our demand is also not for separation from India. We seek the creation of Gorkhaland as a separate State within the Republic of India, through the democratic and constitutional process provided by the Constitution of India.
The demand is rooted in the need for stronger political representation, better governance, protection and promotion of our distinct cultural and linguistic identity, and focused socio-economic development. Despite decades of discussions, agreements and different administrative arrangements, the question remains unresolved. The people of the region continue to seek a clear and permanent political solution.
Our region has immense potential. Yet many people continue to face challenges relating to employment opportunities, infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development. Young people are increasingly asking an important question: After decades of promises and temporary arrangements, what is the final and permanent political solution to the Gorkhaland issue?
We believe this question deserves a clear, responsible and time-bound answer.
India has successfully created new States through constitutional and democratic processes when there has been political will, dialogue and careful planning. The creation of Telangana demonstrated that long-standing regional aspirations can be addressed through a constitutional process while remaining firmly within the Union of India.
Therefore, we respectfully urge the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and the Government of India to:
Recognize and seriously examine the long-standing democratic demand for Gorkhaland.
Initiate a structured and time-bound dialogue with genuine representatives of the people and all relevant stakeholders.
Clearly define the Government of India's roadmap towards a Permanent Political Solution to the Gorkhaland issue.
Seriously consider the creation of Gorkhaland as a separate State within India through the constitutional process.
Ensure that the rights, dignity, security and interests of every community living in the region are fully protected.
Put an end to decades of uncertainty, repeated promises and temporary arrangements by working towards a clear and lasting solution.
We do not seek conflict. We seek dialogue.
We do not seek hatred. We seek mutual respect.
We do not seek separation from India. We seek justice and recognition within India.
Our demand is peaceful. Our method is democratic. Our path is constitutional.
Gorkhaland represents the aspirations of generations who have waited for their voices to be heard. Today, we appeal to the Government of India to listen to those voices and take meaningful steps towards a permanent solution.
No more uncertainty. No more temporary solutions. It is time for a clear and permanent answer.
Sign this petition and support the peaceful, democratic and constitutional demand for Gorkhaland—a demand for dignity, identity, better representation, development and a brighter future for generations to come.
Jai Hind. Jai Gorkhas Jai Gorkhaland.
FACTS & FIGURES: WHY A PERMANENT SOLUTION IS NEEDED
# GORKHALAND
### A Constitutional Demand for the Future the Hills Deserve
An update to my petition — from my heart, with more facts, more issues, and a stronger case for the home we deserve.
For over a century, Gorkhaland has been dismissed as "sentiment." It isn't. It's about governance that works, and a people's right to build their own home.
The numbers make the case:
1. Water- Only 10–15% of Darjeeling town households have a municipal water connection. The rest queue at springs or pay private tankers 700 to 800 per Tanker, in a town with some of India's highest rainfall.
2. Healthcare -Roughly 1 rural hospital bed for every 2,000+ people in Darjeeling district. No serious trauma capacity for a landslide-prone region.
3. Disaster- October 2025: 300mm of rain in 12 hours, 28 dead, bridges swept away, NH10 to Sikkim severed. Declared a National Disaster. Built on unplanned construction and zero geological mapping.
4. Tea - Production down from 14 million kg/year (1970s) to 5.19 million kg (2025) — an 8.8% drop in one year alone. Cost of production (₹650/kg) now exceeds market price (₹421/kg). 55,000 workers' livelihoods at risk, while cheap Nepal imports (+45% in 2025) undercut the genuine brand.
5. Youth - Unemployment above 20–30% in hill municipalities. No real university system at home. The 2017 shutdown alone pushed thousands into out-migration. Our brightest leave and don't come back.
6. Governance - The GTA has no control over land, law and order, or major taxation. You cannot hold a government accountable for problems it has no power to fix.
This is the core argument: every crisis above sits at the intersection of powers the hills don't control. A full state, accountable to its own people under the Constitution, closes that gap.
### The Gorkhaland we want to build
Reliable water & power · Real hospitals · Landslide-resilient roads & housing · A full higher-education system · Jobs that keep our youth home · A revived, protected tea economy · Responsible tourism · Disaster-ready infrastructure · Protected forests & springs · Transparent, accountable government
The question isn't only "What will Gorkhaland give us?" It's also "What will we build for Gorkhaland?"
### Why we support Gorkhaland
Not against Bengal. Not against any community. Not outside India.
Within India. Through the Constitution. Through democracy and peaceful means.
We ask the Government of India to seriously examine the creation of Gorkhaland and the governance framework the hills need for a sustainable future.
The hills are not a postcard. They are home, and home deserves water, healthcare, safety, education, jobs, and a government that answers to its own people.
**Sign this petition.**
Jai Hind. Jai Gorkhas. Jai Gorkhaland.
Sources: Centre of Excellence for Himalayan Studies; India Water Portal; Business Standard/Business Today/Tribune India tea industry reporting; Deccan Herald, The Federal, Outlook India, PIB News on Air (Oct 2025 landslides); Atmosphere journal climate study; Grokipedia (Gorkhaland movement, DGHC).
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The Issue
I was born and raised in the hills of Darjeeling, where the demand for a separate State of Gorkhaland has echoed through generations. For me, this is not merely a political issue—it is deeply personal. It is connected to our identity, history, culture, aspirations and the future we want to build for generations to come.
For decades, the people of the Darjeeling Hills have raised their voice for Gorkhaland through democratic movements and political processes. Families have made sacrifices, participated in peaceful demonstrations, endured uncertainty and continued to hope that one day their long-standing aspirations would receive a sincere and permanent solution.
The demand for Gorkhaland is not against West Bengal, Bengali people or any other community. We respect every community and believe in peaceful coexistence. Our demand is also not for separation from India. We seek the creation of Gorkhaland as a separate State within the Republic of India, through the democratic and constitutional process provided by the Constitution of India.
The demand is rooted in the need for stronger political representation, better governance, protection and promotion of our distinct cultural and linguistic identity, and focused socio-economic development. Despite decades of discussions, agreements and different administrative arrangements, the question remains unresolved. The people of the region continue to seek a clear and permanent political solution.
Our region has immense potential. Yet many people continue to face challenges relating to employment opportunities, infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development. Young people are increasingly asking an important question: After decades of promises and temporary arrangements, what is the final and permanent political solution to the Gorkhaland issue?
We believe this question deserves a clear, responsible and time-bound answer.
India has successfully created new States through constitutional and democratic processes when there has been political will, dialogue and careful planning. The creation of Telangana demonstrated that long-standing regional aspirations can be addressed through a constitutional process while remaining firmly within the Union of India.
Therefore, we respectfully urge the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and the Government of India to:
Recognize and seriously examine the long-standing democratic demand for Gorkhaland.
Initiate a structured and time-bound dialogue with genuine representatives of the people and all relevant stakeholders.
Clearly define the Government of India's roadmap towards a Permanent Political Solution to the Gorkhaland issue.
Seriously consider the creation of Gorkhaland as a separate State within India through the constitutional process.
Ensure that the rights, dignity, security and interests of every community living in the region are fully protected.
Put an end to decades of uncertainty, repeated promises and temporary arrangements by working towards a clear and lasting solution.
We do not seek conflict. We seek dialogue.
We do not seek hatred. We seek mutual respect.
We do not seek separation from India. We seek justice and recognition within India.
Our demand is peaceful. Our method is democratic. Our path is constitutional.
Gorkhaland represents the aspirations of generations who have waited for their voices to be heard. Today, we appeal to the Government of India to listen to those voices and take meaningful steps towards a permanent solution.
No more uncertainty. No more temporary solutions. It is time for a clear and permanent answer.
Sign this petition and support the peaceful, democratic and constitutional demand for Gorkhaland—a demand for dignity, identity, better representation, development and a brighter future for generations to come.
Jai Hind. Jai Gorkhas Jai Gorkhaland.
FACTS & FIGURES: WHY A PERMANENT SOLUTION IS NEEDED
# GORKHALAND
### A Constitutional Demand for the Future the Hills Deserve
An update to my petition — from my heart, with more facts, more issues, and a stronger case for the home we deserve.
For over a century, Gorkhaland has been dismissed as "sentiment." It isn't. It's about governance that works, and a people's right to build their own home.
The numbers make the case:
1. Water- Only 10–15% of Darjeeling town households have a municipal water connection. The rest queue at springs or pay private tankers 700 to 800 per Tanker, in a town with some of India's highest rainfall.
2. Healthcare -Roughly 1 rural hospital bed for every 2,000+ people in Darjeeling district. No serious trauma capacity for a landslide-prone region.
3. Disaster- October 2025: 300mm of rain in 12 hours, 28 dead, bridges swept away, NH10 to Sikkim severed. Declared a National Disaster. Built on unplanned construction and zero geological mapping.
4. Tea - Production down from 14 million kg/year (1970s) to 5.19 million kg (2025) — an 8.8% drop in one year alone. Cost of production (₹650/kg) now exceeds market price (₹421/kg). 55,000 workers' livelihoods at risk, while cheap Nepal imports (+45% in 2025) undercut the genuine brand.
5. Youth - Unemployment above 20–30% in hill municipalities. No real university system at home. The 2017 shutdown alone pushed thousands into out-migration. Our brightest leave and don't come back.
6. Governance - The GTA has no control over land, law and order, or major taxation. You cannot hold a government accountable for problems it has no power to fix.
This is the core argument: every crisis above sits at the intersection of powers the hills don't control. A full state, accountable to its own people under the Constitution, closes that gap.
### The Gorkhaland we want to build
Reliable water & power · Real hospitals · Landslide-resilient roads & housing · A full higher-education system · Jobs that keep our youth home · A revived, protected tea economy · Responsible tourism · Disaster-ready infrastructure · Protected forests & springs · Transparent, accountable government
The question isn't only "What will Gorkhaland give us?" It's also "What will we build for Gorkhaland?"
### Why we support Gorkhaland
Not against Bengal. Not against any community. Not outside India.
Within India. Through the Constitution. Through democracy and peaceful means.
We ask the Government of India to seriously examine the creation of Gorkhaland and the governance framework the hills need for a sustainable future.
The hills are not a postcard. They are home, and home deserves water, healthcare, safety, education, jobs, and a government that answers to its own people.
**Sign this petition.**
Jai Hind. Jai Gorkhas. Jai Gorkhaland.
Sources: Centre of Excellence for Himalayan Studies; India Water Portal; Business Standard/Business Today/Tribune India tea industry reporting; Deccan Herald, The Federal, Outlook India, PIB News on Air (Oct 2025 landslides); Atmosphere journal climate study; Grokipedia (Gorkhaland movement, DGHC).
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Petition created on 15 August 2026