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Anit Thapa quits as GTA chief a day after CM Adhikari ordered ... Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis Anit Thapa walked away from the GTA chief executive post a year early — just 24 hours after CM Suvendu Adhikari publicly threatened a corruption crackdown. With no resignation statement offered, the timing speaks louder than any explanation could. Key Takeaways Anit Thapa resigned as GTA Chief Executive on 17 June 2025 , a year before his scheduled tenure end in 2027 . The resignation came 24 hours after CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a probe into alleged corruption in the GTA at a public meeting in Kurseong . Adhikari specifically flagged alleged irregularities in teacher recruitment for GTA-run schools in the hills. Thapa offered no public comment on his reasons for resigning. The GTA oversees 59 departments across Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, including education, health, and public works. Anit Thapa , founder of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) , resigned on Wednesday, 17 June as Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) — the autonomous body overseeing civic affairs across the hill…

BGPM leader Anit Thapa resigns from Gorkhaland Territorial ... Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) president Anit Thapa on Wednesday resigned as chief executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). The development comes a day after West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the Darjeeling hills and declared that the region would see development only under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime. Owning responsibility for BGPM’s defeat in the recent assembly elections, Thapaw, also resigned as a sabhasad (municipal councillor) of the GTA. BGPM had won the 2022 GTA elections and formed the board in the semi-autonomous development body. “Many people considered GTA as a hurdle to finding a permanent political solution to the Gorkha issues,” Thapa said in a social media post after his resignation. In a video message, Thapa said, “People have high hopes in the new government regarding the aspirations of the Gorkhas. I request the new government to work on the long-pending expectations of the hill people and I have faith in the new government. I have lost (the election) and I have to take responsibility. I have to take big decisions. People feel that …

Anit Thapa Resigns as GTA Chief Amid Political Upheaval In Darjeeling Hills ETV Bharat / bharat Anit Thapa Resigns as GTA Chief Amid Political Upheaval In Darjeeling Hills Political pressure, corruption allegations and a growing BJP presence are being linked to Anit Thapa's dramatic exit from GTA, reports Subhadeep Roy Nandi. Anit Thapa's resignation as GTA Chief has triggered fresh political uncertainty in the Darjeeling Hills. ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : June 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM IST 4 Min Read Darjeeling: Hill politics in West Bengal has taken a dramatic turn following the results of the state's recent Assembly elections. Anit Thapa has abruptly resigned as Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). His sudden resignation, just a day after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit to Kurseong, has created a stir in the hills' political circles. As news of his decision broke on Wednesday, speculation began in every nook and cranny of the hills regarding the future of the GTA. Political Pressure, Corruption Allegations, Financial Crisis Behind Exit Looming behind Anit Thapa's resignation is mounting political pressure in the hills, …

GTA Chief Anit Thapa resigns amid corruption allegations - Madhyamam Kolkata: Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) founder Anit Thapa on Wednesday resigned as the Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the autonomous body responsible for managing civic affairs in the Darjeeling hills, including Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong in North Bengal. Thapa’s resignation came a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a probe into alleged widespread corruption in the functioning of the GTA during a public meeting in Kurseong on Tuesday afternoon. The BGPM is a hill-based ally of the previous ruling party in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress. Thapa had assumed the post of GTA Chief Executive in 2022, and his tenure was scheduled to continue until 2027. However, he voluntarily stepped down a year before the completion of his term. At the time of filing the report, Thapa had not issued any statement to the media regarding the reason behind his early resignation. On Monday, while addressing a public meeting in Kurseong, Chief Minister Adhikari raised allegations of rampant corruption within the GTA, particularly regarding the …

GTA Chief Anit Thapa Resigns Following Corruption Investigation ... by Deependra Singh Kolkata, June 17:Anit Thapa, the founder of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) on Wednesday. The GTA is an autonomous body responsible for civil administration in the hilly regions of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong. Thapa’s resignation came just 24 hours afterChief MinisterSuvendu Adhikari announced an investigation into alleged corruption within the GTA during a public meeting in Kurseong on Tuesday. The BGPM has previously been an ally of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. Anit Thapa took over as Chief Executive of the GTA in 2022, with his term set to last until 2027. However, he voluntarily stepped down a year early. As of the time of this report, Thapa had not commented on the reasons for his resignation. During the public meeting on Monday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused the GTA of widespread corruption. He specifically highlighted irregularities in the recruitment of teachers for GTA-operated schools and stated that those involved in the corruption …

Anit Thapa resigns as Chief Executive of GTA The resignation of Anit Thapa, who was an ally of Trinamool Congress comes a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Darjeeling hills and raised the issue of ‘corruption’ in the GTA. After the BJP came to power in West Bengal in May 2026, chairperson of several civic bodies including Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation had resigned.

TMC ally Anit Thapa resigns as chief of GTA that governs ... - CNBCTV18 TMC ally Anit Thapa resigns as chief of GTA that governs Darjeeling hills Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha chief Anit Thapa resigns as GTA head amid corruption probe; signals shift toward BJP government in Darjeeling hills By PTI June 17, 2026, 6:17:06 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read (Photo Credit : Anit Thapa/X ) Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) president Anit Thapa on Wednesday, June 17, said he has resigned as the chief executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the semi-autonomous body that governs the hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong in West Bengal. Thapa, an ally of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), announced his resignation on social media within 24 hours of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating that his government would probe the corruption allegations against the GTA and act against those found guilty. Besides quitting as the chief executive, he resigned as a member of the GTA. Sources close to Thapa said the BGPM would now cooperate with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state for the development of the hills. Thapa broke away from t…