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BJP Dismisses Darjeeling‑Sikkim Merger Rumours, Affirms Separate Political Paths
✍️ Telegraph India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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The BJP has clarified that there will be no merger between Darjeeling and Sikkim, stating that each region has its own distinct political future.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially dismissed speculation that Darjeeling and Sikkim might merge, affirming that the two regions will pursue separate political trajectories.
The statement comes amid growing rumours that the hill districts of Darjeeling in West Bengal and the neighbouring state of Sikkim could be combined under a single administrative unit. BJP leaders have repeatedly stressed that each area has a distinct identity and governance structure.
By clarifying the issue, the party aims to quell uncertainty among voters and local leaders who have expressed concerns about potential changes in representation and resource allocation.
The party’s spokesperson said the decision aligns with the constitutional framework and respects the autonomy of both regions.
The statement comes amid growing rumours that the hill districts of Darjeeling in West Bengal and the neighbouring state of Sikkim could be combined under a single administrative unit. BJP leaders have repeatedly stressed that each area has a distinct identity and governance structure.
By clarifying the issue, the party aims to quell uncertainty among voters and local leaders who have expressed concerns about potential changes in representation and resource allocation.
The party’s spokesperson said the decision aligns with the constitutional framework and respects the autonomy of both regions.