India, May 4 -- Anit Thapa is a politician and the current Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, as well as the President of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha.

A key political figure in the Darjeeling Hills, he is known for his grassroots leadership and development-oriented governance. Under his leadership, the BGPM has emerged as the dominant political force in the region, securing control across the GTA, municipal bodies, and local governance institutions.

His rise reflects a shift in hill politics towards relatively stable administration after years of unrest linked to the Gorkhaland movement.

Born in Mungpo and educated in Kurseong and Darjeeling, Thapa began his political journey in 2007, initially a...