Amit Shah Assures Permanent Political Solution for Hill People of West Bengal

The meeting, chaired by Amit Shah in Siliguri on Saturday, was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari along with representatives of various organizations and other stakeholders from the hill areas. Senior representatives of the central and state government also participated in the meeting. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the meeting discussed in detail all issues related to the hill people of West Bengal, including the demand for separate identity, permanent political solution and recognition under the Constitution of India. The Home Ministry said that Amit Shah has assured an early permanent political solution. He also sympathetically discussed other demands of the community. Shah said that adequate funds from the Center will help resolve the pending issues. AdvertisementCAPF: Hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for the pending demands of paramilitary forces, ex-paramilitary association Announcement The meeting also decided to form a committee to carry forward the process of resolution. According to its chairman Pankaj Kumar Singh, former Deputy National Security Advisor and current Minister of Home Affairs, the final details of the West Bengal People's Agreement will be finalised by the West Bengal Committee.