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| Gorkha Leader Ajay Adwards in a press confrence in Nagaland today with Congress Leader Jai Ram Ramesh and other. |
Darjeeling, January 17: Amid the panoramic backdrop of the Darjeeling hills, the Hamro Party president, Ajay Edwards, voiced optimism during the Congress-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra,' affirming that historical rights for the Gorkha community have been realized under the governance of the Congress. The charismatic Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by prominent Congress leaders, traversed various districts of Nagaland today as part of the impactful Justice March.
In a significant development, Hamro Party President Ajay Edwards, not formally aligned with Congress, appeared during a press conference convened by Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh. Ramesh revealed that Edwards and his delegation had journeyed from Darjeeling to join the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, emphasizing the crucial role Hamro Party plays in the political landscape of the Darjeeling Hills.
During the press conference, Ajay Edwards passionately explained his party's decision to join the Nyaya Yatra, citing their alignment with the ideals driving the Congress-led movement for justice. Despite not being part of the Congress or its alliance, Edwards and his team were evidently influenced by the call for unity and justice, prompting their participation in this transformative journey (Yatra).
Expressing dissatisfaction with the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) governance, Ajay Edwards remarked, "The BJP has merely made hollow promises and engaged in vote-snatching tactics. The longstanding demands of the Gurkha community remain unfulfilled. While the Congress-led central government facilitated the establishment of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council in 1988 and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration in 2011, the BJP has done nothing for the Gorkhas."
Highlighting the historical achievements under Congress rule, Edwards pointed out, "During Congress's tenure, the Nepali language received constitutional recognition in 1992. In contrast, the BJP has failed to address the aspirations of the Gorkha community."
This unexpected alliance with the Congress suggests that the Gorkha leaders, despite not abandoning their demand for separate statehood, still harbor hopes that the Congress party can champion their cause. The Darjeeling Hills, inhabited by the Hill Tribes Gorkha, Terrain, and Doors, have persistently sought separate statehood, yet neither the state nor the central government has heeded their longstanding plea. The presence of Gorkha leaders in the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra signifies a renewed faith in the Congress party to address their concerns and strive for justice.
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