Siliguri, May 30 -- The future of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has once again come under the spotlight amid a rapidly changing political landscape in the Darjeeling hills.
The newly elected state government indicating a twin-track approach - reviving discussions on a permanent political settlement while simultaneously tightening scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the autonomous body.
A high-level meeting held at the state secretariat Nabanna on Friday has triggered fresh debate over the relevance and future role of the GTA. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari raised questions over several alleged irregularities in the functioning of the GTA and indicated that strict action would be taken wherever necessary.
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