UGRF Chief Ajay Dahal suggests peaceful and democratic strategy for Gorkhaland

Kalimpong,Pradip Lohagum: United Gorkha Revolutionary Front president Ajay Dahal, who once led an unsuccessful armed statehood movement, has suggested the leadership of the current Gorkhaland movement adopt a peaceful and democratic strategy. UGRF cadres distributed leaflets containing these suggestions in Kalimpong today. The leaflet containing 27 points advising how the leadership and public should move forward in order to achieve statehood.

The UGRF leader has also shared his experiences and the precautions needed to be taken when faced with adverse political situations. Dahal says instead of wasting energy on insignificant adversaries, the movement should be taken to a higher level. Without mentioning the name of any political party, the UGRF chief has urged all parties to come together and take the onus of leading the century-old statehood demand.

Talking to journalists today, Dahal criticised the GJM for kicking off the agitation at a wrong timing. “A proper analysis of the political situation of the country was not made before starting the movement,” he claimed.

He added thorough groundwork is very essential when launching a movement and since the GJM has already launched its offensive, the UGRF is only trying to suggest the directions the movement should be given.

“These (suggestions) are what we feel are the need of the moment,” concluded Dahal.