GORKHAS AND GORKHALAND

An article in my another blog "BUGULE" earned a lot of comments with criticisms. In fact the recent hue and cry raised over the GORKHALAND issues, inspired me to search the history of Gorkhas in India, particularly in West Bengal, Darjeeling and its adjoining areas. So the article is the result. The Gorkhas whom, at least, I never felt ( and I know there are many like me)alien, all of a sudden became hostile, specially who were tourists and travelers received their wrath and suffered. It is a stupid action for any one to agitate pressing for any demand that makes the tourists to suffer ,in their place. The very economy of the locals depend upon what tourism. It is the tourists help many hearth burning there. However, the comments the article received merits worth reading. Hope that will impart you some deep understanding about their contribution and standing.