The West Bengal government’s report to the Union Home Ministry on the situation in Darjeeling has suggested that upcoming elections to Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and involvement of militants from the Northeast are the reasons behind the unrest in Darjeeling. As per the reports,situation in the region is tense but under control.
Home minister Rajnath Singh and Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi have spoken to the state administration over the issue. About 1,375 security personnel have been stationed in the region.