Votes of divided Nepali-speaking community could alter northern Bengal's poll pattern
Votes of divided Nepali-speaking community could alter northern Bengal's poll pattern SECTIONS Share Synopsis With separate Gorkhaland statehood demand for hills and foothills as its cohesive force, united Nepali speaking community enjoyed full control over the hills power and politics since mid 80's. Without openly accepting the demand, all the political parties remained keen on achieving the community's vote bank on own electoral interest. Agencies This GJM is now divided into two interest groups. General secretary of one faction Anit Thapa said, “It will be a triangular contest. SILIGURI...
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