Gorkhaland Issue – UPSC GS3
Context A resurgent Gorkhaland movement and subsequent state crackdown have infused life with violent uncertainty. What triggered the issue? In May, the West Bengal government announced Bengali as a compulsory language in schools across the State. This triggered protests and claims of ‘linguistic imperialism’ in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee then …