Very well observed. It all boils down to lack of care from the elected rulers from the plains. If plannings were correctly applied according to the impact assessments then this type of disaster can be avoided. There was a time when rule of law prevailed. But now state government is far too busy in changing the demography in Darjeeling Hills. They implement gradual language annihilation to destroy the culture but cannot look after the place itself. Individuals with pending criminal cases gets the blessing from the government and put at the helm to look after the interest and welfare of the place and its people. If they do not tow the line then the administration would go way beyond legitimate means to make sure what it wants and that happens. Planless structures can be stopped if the administration shows its will. So far Silgadi has been nearly eradicated of its original inhabitants and the trend continues to spread elsewhere. That seems to be the main goal of the rulers.

Beautifully summarised, thank you.

The destruction of Teesta needs to be taken very seriously, indeed.

Thank you so much for your kind words.

Thanks a lot.

Absolutely in agreement

Yes Rishi, we all should advocate for our natural resources.

Thank you Ma'am.

Thank you Sir.