JAN AWAAZ formed by Gorkhas from across India in Delhi

New Delhi : After a series of meetings with likeminded people in Delhi, a group of concerned Gorkhas from across India formally announced the formation of JAN AWAAZ with an aim to create a genuine, people oriented movement. At a meeting held at International Conference Centre, YMCA, New Delhi on 14th September, people from all walks of life and representing various parts of India deliberated on several issues facing the Indian Gorkha community. Over the meetings, the members felt that one of the most serious challenges facing the community was that of a lack of credible leadership. 

Despite genuine support from the people, the leaders have not been able to work towards the fulfilment of people’s aspirations and instead have been busy with their own personal agendas. Given such a scenario, the group felt that it was time for a people’s movement rather than a party based or personality based movement. The group also felt the need to organise the silent majority of committed, sincere but largely voiceless people. The group reiterated that it shall work towards building a leadership that is Clean, Educated, Capable, and Committed. JAN AWAAZ now plans to work with likeminded groups and people across India and make it an All India People’s movement. 

JAN AWAAZ will work out its programs and organisational structures in the coming days. Sankalp Lama has been given the responsibility of Convenor for JAN AWAAZ. Other members include Joel Rai, Munish Tamang, Pappu Pradhan, Guman Limbu, Supreet Pradhan, D K Pradhan, Sonam Bhutia, Tsering Lepcha, Barun Adhikary and others.