Will prioritise resolving Gorkha issue, withdraw cases against leaders after winning Bengal: Shah

KOLKATA: (Apr 15) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that once the BJP assumes power in West Bengal, it will prioritise resolving the Gorkha issue in Darjeeling and withdraw all cases registered against community leaders and workers for violent agitations in the past.

Shah, who was unable to reach the upper reaches of Lebong in the Darjeeling hills due to unfavourable weather conditions, addressed the gathering through a recorded video message from Malda.

"I am deeply regretful of not being able to reach you today. But I promise you that I will meet you in person at the scheduled public meeting at Sukna in Kurseong on April 21, where I will discuss in detail the development roadmap for the hills and multiple announcements we have for the people of Darjeeling," he said.