In a major setback for the GJM in the
Tarai region, 16 Morcha supporters along with Panighatta-Lohagarh zonal
committee president Jitman Tamang left the party today and joined GNLF.
The new members were welcomed into the party fold at a special programme
in Panighatta Bazaar. The party’s Kurseong committee convener Nima
Lama, spokesperson Daya Dewan along with leaders Pradip Chettri and
Paras Gurung among others gave a grand welcome to the members and
presented them party flags.
Nima Lama said GNLF main objective
currently is its demand for the implementation of Sixth Schedule and
with the addition of new members the party’s stand has become even
stronger. He also clarified GNLF only supported TMC for the elections,
even if it loses the GNLF will stand firm on its demand. He also said
the demand and dreams of the people of Darjeeling can only be fulfilled
by the able leadership of GNLF supremo Subhash Ghisingh.(EOIC)