Bimal Gurung is a prominent Indian politician known for his role in the Gorkhaland movement, which seeks to create a separate state for the Gorkha people in the Indian state of West Bengal. He is the founder of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a political party that advocates for the rights and interests of the Gorkha community. Gurung served as the chief executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), an autonomous body established to govern the Darjeeling hills. His leadership has been marked by both support and controversy, as he navigates the complex political landscape of the region.