PM Narendra Modi will keep his promise to Gorkhas: Ahluwalia

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Kalimpong :Darjeeling MP SS Ahluwalia said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion about the Gorkha people’s dream being his dream will soon come true. Speaking during a function at the Kalimpong Town Hall held to mark his victory in the Lok Sabha election, the MP said Modi has already pledged to help the people of the hills and he will definitely fulfill the promise. “I will do all I can in my capacity as a representative to help with the development of the region; without any political influence and bias towards class, caste or creed,” he stressed. Ahluwalia said he represents all the people here including those who voted for him and those who did not. “A leader is like a doctor who treats patients irrespective of their class, caste or creed. I will also work for the people in the same way,” he said. The MP said Gorkhas are known for their honesty and bravery and they take responsibilities seriously. “Keeping this in mind, the government has planned to usher in huge development projects in the hills, especially for the youths who are unemployed despite being educated. 

We have to encourage youths to pursue administrative courses such as the IAS and IPS,” emphasised Ahluwalia. He promised to bring development to the hills and said even if he has to remain in Delhi most of the time, he would remain fully updated about the hills. The MP added he would put in every effort during parliamentary sessions for bringing more development to the hills. Commenting on the criticism of the central government for rising inflation, Ahluwalia said the Centre is doing all it can to resolve the issue. “It will take time for costs to stabilise as the government is trying to take resuscitate the depleted economy left by the UPA government,” he added. Ahluwalia’s victory celebrations started on June 18 in Darjeeling and have covered Siliguri, Phasidewa and Naxalbari. As part of the celebrations, he was in Kalimpong today to thank voters for their support. The function was also embellished by cultural programmes by the GTA information and culture department.