West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her displeasure by writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Gorkhaland issue. The Central Government has appointed a mediator to carry forward the talks on the demand of making Gorkhaland a separate state, CM Mamata Banerjee has expressed displeasure over the appointment of the mediator.
This responsibility was handed over to former Deputy National Security Advisor and retired IPS officer Pankaj Kumar Singh. After the Center sent the appointment letter on Friday, Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to PM Modi on Saturday.
The Chief Minister claimed that the Center did not discuss anything with the state government before the appointment of Pankaj Kumar Singh. He said that this matter is very sensitive.
State government did not take advice
Mamata Banerjee claimed that discussion with the state government is necessary before taking any initiative related to Gorkhaland. After long efforts, peace has been restored in Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
He wrote that taking any step without discussion could disturb the peace of the area. Therefore, Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to the Prime Minister requesting him to withdraw this letter.
Said to be a threat to the peace of Darjeeling
In the letter, the Chief Minister wrote, ‘The Government of West Bengal firmly believes that any initiative regarding the Gorkha community or the GTA (Gorkhaland Territorial Administration) area should be taken only with the full consultation and cooperation of the state government. So that the peace and stability of the area established through long efforts remains intact.
He further wrote, ‘Any unilateral action on this sensitive issue will not be at all conducive to the peace and harmony of the region. Therefore, I request you to reconsider and withdraw the appointment letter issued without prior consultation and proper consultation with the Government of West Bengal. This step is expected to be taken in the interest of true sympathy and federal spirit between the Center and the State.