Anit Thapa is a prominent politician and the current Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, as well as the President of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha.
Under his leadership, the BGPM has emerged as the dominant political force in the region, securing control across the GTA, municipal bodies, and local governance institutions.
Thapa's grassroots leadership and development-oriented governance have been instrumental in shaping the region's politics.
He serves as the central political authority in the Darjeeling Hills, making key decisions for the region's administration.
Thapa's tenure has focused on administrative reforms, revival of grassroots democracy, and addressing long-standing socio-economic issues in the hills.
He established the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha in 2021, which rapidly rose to become the dominant party in the region.
Under his leadership, BGPM won 27 out of 45 seats in the GTA elections, securing control of the autonomous governing body.
Thapa successfully conducted Panchayat elections after 23 years, with BGPM forming majorities in most Panchayat Samitis and Gram Sabhas.
He also set up a regional staff selection commission to ensure transparent and localized recruitment for jobs in the hills.
