GJM yet to decide on 2014 LS polls

Kalimpong,Pradip Lohagun: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung today tried to brush aside questions about the party’s take on the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections saying it has not yet to make a decision on the matter.  Gurung was in Kalimpong today to attend a court hearing on cases against him during the statehood movement.
When asked which party or person the GJM would support in the LS polls, he said, “We are not concerned about the Lok Sabha polls right now. We will make our election strategy later.”
However, Gurung clearly stated the GJM would not support Dr. Mahendra P Lama, who has announced his candidature as an independent candidate from Darjeeling. Questioning Lama’s political prowess, the GJM chief said his desire to become MP is a mere dream. “His (Lama) claim of achieving statehood soon after becoming MP is just a daydream. Why didn’t he speak about Gorkhaland while he was occupying high ranking posts?” asked Gurung.
Further revealing his dislike for the independent candidate, Gurung asked, “Where was he till now? The people know everything. It’s better not to support him.”
He also rubbished the GNLF’s claim of the Sixth Schedule bill pending in Parliament saying the GTA pact of July 18, 2011 has already nullified the supposed bill.
“Subash Ghising is currently in Siliguri. He can come to the hills if he is willing to continue his political life. We will invite him in that case,” said the GJM of his erstwhile mentor.
Gurung also expressed happiness with the formation of the Lepcha Development Council and recommended similar provisions for all the sub-communities in the hills. He stressed on not resuming the post of GTA chief executive even though the chief minister has requested him to. Sources said Gurung, who arrived here on Thursday, is busy discussing party matters with supporters in Kalimpong and will be addressing a public meeting here on November 17.