He was able to create a real sense of socio-social thought of hills. , for which he is still known as the most popular leader in the hills. He was the first hill activist who always, openly fought for the equal rights of Gorkhas, Lepchas and other marginalized communities of North Bengal. His work till the Gorkhaland movement is a trusted name among hill people. Became a disciplined leader of the working class as a member of the Undivided Communist Party. of India, and eventually rose to the prestigious position as a public leader and popularly known as "Myla Baje".
He led the slogan "Rakta Devo, Gorkhaland Debona" in the hills, due to which many CPIM workers were killed in the hills. His uncompromising struggle strengthened the unity of the marginalized people of the hills. .Leaded many movements for financial benefits and rights of tea workers.
The birthday of Ratan Lal Brahmin, the proverbial communist leader of Darjeeling district was celebrated with due dignity. District Secretary Saman Pathak, Sachin Khati, Gautam Raj Rai, Chetan Gurung and other leaders were present.Nurul Islam, Ratan Ashok Bhattacharya, Shambhu Prasad, Sangram De Das and other leaders paid their respects at Ratan Lal Brahman's portrait at Darjeeling intersection.