{"id":15268,"date":"2025-04-04T14:59:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15268"},"modified":"2025-04-06T01:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T01:30:56","slug":"gorkha-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/gorkha-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorkha Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>MHA Meeting with Gorkha Representatives:<\/strong> The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a meeting in New Delhi with Gorkha leaders to address their long-standing concerns. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Demand for Gorkhaland Statehood:<\/strong> A central issue is the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland, encompassing Darjeeling, Terai, and Dooars, aimed at political recognition, cultural autonomy, and administrative empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Scheduled Tribe (ST) Status:<\/strong> Several Gorkha communities are seeking ST status for social justice, educational opportunities, and affirmative action benefits, though progress has been slow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Agnipath Scheme Concerns:<\/strong> The Agnipath scheme raises fears of job insecurity among Nepali Gorkhas due to its short service duration and limited pension benefits, potentially violating the 1947 tripartite agreement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Geopolitical Tensions:<\/strong> Reports suggest China&#8217;s interest in recruiting Gorkhas, adding a geopolitical dimension to the situation, with diplomatic resolutions pending.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Government Assurance:<\/strong> The Minister of State for Home Affairs assured the Gorkha delegation that the Central Government, under Prime Minister Modi, prioritizes the development and security of the region and will address their issues within the constitutional framework, in coordination with the Government of West Bengal. 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