Is the Union Ministry of Home Affairs Planning To Merge Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Terai and Dooars With Sikkim? Here Is the Truth
A viral document claiming the Union Ministry of Home Affairs plans to merge Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Terai, and Dooars with Sikkim has been confirmed as completely fake. Political parties and authorities in Sikkim have dismissed the notification as forged, warning people against spreading misinformation online.
A document purportedly issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has been circulating widely on social media, claiming that the Centre is planning to merge Darjeeling Hills, Kalimpong, Terai, and Dooars with Sikkim. The viral document, dated May 10, 2026, alleged that a preliminary review was underway following mandatory Census and Delimitation procedures, and that the governments of West Bengal and Sikkim had been invited for high-level consultative meetings on the proposed merger. The document spread rapidly online, triggering sharp political reactions across the Himalayan state and beyond.
What Do Political Parties and Authorities Say?
Political parties in Sikkim were swift and unanimous in dismissing the document as fabricated. The Bharatiya Janata Party's Sikkim unit issued a strong statement condemning what it called the deliberate and malicious circulation of a forged document, describing it as a highly provocative and dangerous piece of propaganda designed to create confusion, communal tension, and unrest in the peaceful state of Sikkim. The party warned that strict legal action would be initiated against anyone found creating, sharing, or endorsing the document, adding that those responsible would be traced and held fully accountable. Did Tesla Really Scrap Plans for Indian EV Plant? Here’s a Fact Check of Viral Claim.
Forged MHA Document Claims Darjeeling-Sikkim Merger
The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's legal cell went further, conducting a detailed technical examination of the viral document and flagging multiple procedural and authentication inconsistencies. According to the SKM legal cell, the document lacked standard authentication features and digital verification, contained an improper signature presentation, and followed drafting patterns inconsistent with established Government communication protocols. The party also confirmed that there was no official notification, gazette publication, PIB release, or any authorised public record linked to the claims made in the viral post. SKM accused politically motivated elements of deliberately spreading misinformation to create panic among the public. Is the EPS-95 Viral Letter Real? Did EPFO Raise EPS-95 Pension to INR 7,500? Fact Check Reveals Truth.
Why Did This Go Viral?
The document gained rapid traction online due to the politically sensitive history of the regions it mentioned. Darjeeling and Kalimpong, located in northern West Bengal, have long been at the centre of demands for Gorkhaland and regional autonomy. Any suggestion of territorial restructuring involving these areas is inherently volatile and capable of triggering strong emotional and political responses, making them easy targets for misinformation campaigns designed to inflame public sentiment.
What Is the Official Position?
No official statement, notification, gazette publication, or PIB release regarding any such merger has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Government of India. The claim is entirely without basis in any official record or communication.
The viral MHA notification claiming a proposed merger of Darjeeling Hills, Kalimpong, Terai, and Dooars with Sikkim is completely false and fabricated. Multiple political parties including the ruling SKM and the BJP Sikkim unit have confirmed the document is forged and technically inconsistent with official government communication standards. No such proposal exists in any official government record. Citizens are strongly advised to verify documents through official government channels before sharing and to avoid circulating unverified content that could disturb public order.
Viral documents making politically explosive territorial claims deserve the highest level of scrutiny before being shared or believed. In this case, both the ruling party and the opposition in Sikkim have independently confirmed the MHA merger notification as a complete fabrication. In a region with a historically sensitive political environment, the deliberate circulation of such forged documents carries serious consequences for communal harmony and public trust. Rely only on official government sources, PIB releases, and verified news outlets for information on matters of national and regional importance.
Fact check
A viral document claimed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs was planning to merge Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Terai, and Dooars with Sikkim.
The claim is false. The viral notification is completely fabricated, and no such proposal exists in any official government record.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 22, 2026 11:32 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
