{"id":3597,"date":"2024-11-26T17:17:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3597"},"modified":"2024-11-26T17:17:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:47:29","slug":"anit-thapa-warns-bgpm-leaders-unveils-%e2%82%b911-63-cr-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3597","title":{"rendered":"Anit Thapa Warns BGPM Leaders, Unveils \u20b911.63 Cr Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha<\/a> (BGPM) president and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration<\/a> (GTA)<\/a> chief executive Anit Thapa has issued a stern warning to party leaders allegedly involved in illegal property dealings, intimidation, and extortion. Speaking during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for three new market complexes in Darjeeling, Thapa pledged to expel any leaders found guilty of such practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am hearing complaints that some party leaders are threatening people, entering disputed properties, and targeting minority communities. Such actions will not be tolerated, and offenders will be removed from the party,\u201d Thapa declared. He urged residents to report such incidents directly to him for swift action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thapa emphasised that the BGPM <\/a>was established to eradicate corruption and improve governance. \u201cOur party aims to replace these illegal activities with transparency and reform. If anyone faces issues related to private or disputed properties, they can approach me directly,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The foundation ceremony marked the beginning of three market complexes to be constructed by the Darjeeling Municipality <\/a>at an estimated cost of \u20b911.63 crore. The complexes aim to address challenges like parking shortages and modernize British-era structures without displacing residents. Thapa stressed the need for proper rehabilitation for affected individuals, adding that \u201cdevelopment should not come at the cost of people\u2019s livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also called for public support and warned against favoritism or illegal occupation of spaces in the new markets. \u201cAllocation will be done transparently through a bidding process. Even party leaders can participate, but no backdoor methods will be allowed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thapa reminded party members to prioritize the town\u2019s welfare over personal gains, acknowledging past allegations of corruption within the municipality. \u201cPolitics today requires us to think about Darjeeling<\/a>\u2018s future, not just rely on slogans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new complexes, expected to be completed in 18 months, are part of a broader plan to rebuild outdated municipal buildings across Darjeeling.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"