Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM)
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) is a regional political party based in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal, India, primarily advocating for the creation of a separate state called Gorkhaland.
It represents the ethnic Gorkha (Nepali-speaking) community, which has long sought greater autonomy due to perceived socio-economic neglect, cultural distinctiveness, and historical grievances under West Bengal’s administration. The party is registered as an unrecognized party with the Election Commission of India and has been a key player in hill politics since its inception. The party revived the non-violent Gorkhaland movement, using tactics like non-payment of utility bills and mass rallies.
It represents the ethnic Gorkha (Nepali-speaking) community, which has long sought greater autonomy due to perceived socio-economic neglect, cultural distinctiveness, and historical grievances under West Bengal’s administration. The party is registered as an unrecognized party with the Election Commission of India and has been a key player in hill politics since its inception. The party revived the non-violent Gorkhaland movement, using tactics like non-payment of utility bills and mass rallies.
Formation and History
GJM was founded on October 7, 2007, by Bimal Gurung, a former councillor of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) under the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF). The split from GNLF stemmed from disagreements with GNLF leader Subhash Ghisingh over the proposed imposition of Sixth Schedule status on the Darjeeling hills, which Gurung and supporters viewed as inadequate and a betrayal of the Gorkhaland demand outlined in the 1988 tripartite Memorandum of Settlement. Gurung opposed the bill despite its Cabinet approval, organizing protests including hunger strikes, indefinite bandhs (shutdowns), and economic blockades. These actions led to Ghisingh’s resignation as DGHC chairman on March 10, 2008, effectively ending GNLF’s dominance and shifting power to GJM.
The party revived the non-violent Gorkhaland movement, using tactics like non-payment of utility bills and mass rallies.
Our Vision
To nurture conscious, compassionate, and creative individuals who grow in body, life, mind, and soul—and who can lead the transformation of society from within.
Our Mission
- To offer a living experience of Integral Education for children.
- To support the holistic development of learners—physical, vital, mental, and psychic.
- To walk with parents and the community on this journey of awakening.
- To create a space of inner growth, creativity, and collective harmony
GJM Objectives
GJM’s core demand is the formation of Gorkhaland as a separate state within India, encompassing the Darjeeling district (hills), parts of the Dooars (plains like Kalchini, Madarihat, and Kumargram), and select terai areas—totaling about 6,246 km² and including towns such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Mirik, Siliguri, and Jaigaon.
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