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The Gorkhaland Movement: A Struggle for Identity, Autonomy, and Socio-Economic Justice

Author(s) Aavanish Tamang
Country India
Abstract The Gorkhaland movement illustrates a continued struggle for statehood by the Nepali-speaking Gorkha community in Darjeeling, shaped by historical grievances, cultural identity, and socio-economic marginalisation. This study explores the movement’s historical evolution, socio-political dynamics and its broader implications for Indian federalism. Using qualitative methodologies, including historical analysis, socio-economic review and ethnographic studies, the research examines governance inefficiencies, economic disparities and the assertion of ethnic identity as central to the movement (Datta and Sengupta, 2020). To gain nuanced insights, a survey was designed and disseminated online to a sample of 71 respondents, representing diverse age groups (18–54 years), occupations (students, professionals, and self-employed) and geographic locations, including Darjeeling, other parts of West Bengal, and other Indian states. The survey utilised multiple-choice questions for quantitative analysis, scaled rating questions to measure opinion intensity, and open-ended questions to capture qualitative responses. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed key trends: 73.2% of respondents perceived political exclusion in West Bengal, 70.4% identified cultural identity as central to statehood demands, and 50.7% emphasised political autonomy as the movement’s primary driver.
Keywords Gorkhaland, Statehood, Federalism, Identity Politics, Socio-Economic Marginalisation, Ethnic Autonomy, Governance Challenges
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-01-10
Cite This The Gorkhaland Movement: A Struggle for Identity, Autonomy, and Socio-Economic Justice - Aavanish Tamang - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34815
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34815
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82gw6
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