He noted that Darjeeling Hills, Terai, and Dooars have historically been governed under distinct administrative setups meant for tribal areas, yet these 11 sub-tribes continue to face exclusion.
following a violent incident involving the destruction of a Kali Puja setup in Paschim Jhamaklal Jote, Phansidewa, under Darjeeling District. Bista condemned what he called "anti-social elements ...