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 …

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