Demand for Gorkhaland Flashcards
Which body met the Union Government on the issue of Gorkhaland ?
Gorkha Janmukthi Mocha
GJM
Who are Gorkhas ?
Nepali speaking Indian citizens
What are some of the reasons for demand of Gorkhaland ?
- Ethnic Differences with WB
- Economic Deprivation
- Resource Deprivation
What was the name of the treaty in which the Gorkhas surrendered land to the British in 1816 after 35 years of rule ?
Treaty of Segoulee
Which war preceeded the Treaty of Segoulee, 1816 ?
Anglo-Nepal War
Who began the move for a seperate state for Gorhkas in 1949 ?
All India Gorkha League
After the partition of Bengal, was Darjeeling in WB or Bangladesh ?
Bangladesh - Rajshahi division
What is the name of the independent body set up for “the social, economic, educational, and cultural advancement of the people residing in the Hill areas of Darjeeling District” ?
DGHC
What is the full form of DGHC ?
Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council
Which 3 parties had come to an agreement in July 1988 to form DGHC ?
Center
West Bengal government
Gorkha National Liberation Front
Did DGHC have legislative powers ?
No
Did DGHC have executive powers ?
Yes, but limited
The exclusion of which area was a problem ?
Doorar
Which body replaced the DGHC in 2012 ?
GTA
What is the full form of GTA ?
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
