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23 August 2026

Gorkhaland political solution committee

The topic addresses the constitutional and federal challenge of regional aspirations and the search for a permanent political solution, which is a recurring theme in GS2 federalism and GS1 regionalism.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Union government has initiated a process to find a permanent political solution for the Gorkha community in Darjeeling hills and north Bengal.
  • A committee has been constituted to draft an agreement and finalise modalities for the solution.
  • The committee is chaired by Pankaj Kumar Singh, former deputy National Security Adviser and current interlocutor.
  • Historical context includes the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (1988) and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (2011), both of which failed to meet regional aspirations.
  • The core demands involve identity, a permanent political solution, and constitutional recognition.
  • The government has committed to providing adequate central funding to address pending developmental issues in the region.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Gorkhaland political status negotiations, which has been running since 30 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the limitations of regional autonomous bodies in addressing sub-regional aspirations in India, with reference to the historical evolution of administrative arrangements in the Darjeeling hills. 150 words
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  2. The demand for statehood in various parts of India often stems from perceived identity crises and developmental deficits. Discuss the constitutional mechanisms available to address such regional aspirations while maintaining the integrity of the Indian Union. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies were previously established to address the administrative and political aspirations of the Darjeeling hills region?

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