Mamata Banerjee Demands Revocation of Gorkha Interlocutor Appointment in Letter to PM Modi Citing Federalism Concerns

Oct 18, 2025 07:44 pm CST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the unilateral appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha-related discussions. She argues this decision violates cooperative federalism principles as it bypasses state consultation on matters directly affecting the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government, and requests immediate revocation to preserve peace in the region.