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KalimNews, July 15, 2025, Darjeeling : The Darjeeling Municipal Employees Union has formally announced its affiliation with the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) from today. The union’s president, Allen Chhetri, made this announcement in a statement to the media, saying, “From today, our union has become an affiliated wing of BGPM.”
Chhetri elaborated on the long-standing issues faced by municipal workers in Darjeeling, such as daily wage concerns, provident fund (PF), pension issues, and other unresolved matters. He noted, “Initially, there were two unions within the Darjeeling Municipality. Now, we have merged them into a single union. Despite this consolidation, the problems still remain.”
He went on to explain that after several internal discussions, the union leadership concluded that the only person capable of addressing their issues was BGPM President Anit Thapa. Chhetri stated, “After much discussion in our meetings, we came to the conclusion that Anit Thapa is the only person who listens to grievances and works towards a practical solution. Just yesterday, we met with him, and he listened to our concerns. He gave us a positive outlook, but importantly, he didn’t make false promises. He spoke about the reality of the situation, acknowledging that the problems won’t be resolved overnight, but assured us that he would take our issues forward and work towards a concrete solution.”
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Chhetri further emphasized the trust and hope the union had placed in Anit Thapa’s leadership, stating, “We trust him and are optimistic about his approach. His practical and honest stance is what we believe will lead to real change. That’s why, from today, our union is officially affiliating with BGPM.”
This move by the Darjeeling Municipal Employees Union signals a new direction in the ongoing political and labor struggles of the region. With this affiliation, the union expects its long-standing issues to gain more attention and be resolved within a new political framework, under the leadership of BGPM. This decision is likely to stir further political discussions and movements concerning labor rights and local governance in the region.
