Gorkha Janmukti Yuva Morcha (GJYM) massive public meeting in Mirik on Sept 7

The Gorkha Janmukti Yuva Morcha has decided to hold a massive public meeting in Mirik on September 7, where more than 30,000 youths from Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Siliguri and other places are expected to attend. Speaking to reporters at the ‘Meet the Press’ programme organised by the Mirik Press Club here, the GJYM central committee general secretary Priyavardhan Rai, spokesperson Prakash Gurung and vice-president Sanjay Thulung said the public meeting will focus on youth related issues.

Rai informed the yuva morcha will also conduct a blood-donation camp as part of its strategy to draw attention of the state government towards the pathetic condition of NH-55 and NH-31. The blood donation camps will be conducted at strategic points along the two highways. Reiterating the GJYM’s stand on the GTA, the youth leader said it neither supports nor opposes it.  “Our sole aim is the formation of Gorkhaland and our entire focus will be on achieving it,” Rai added.

He further said the GJYM believes and is positive that the NDA government would fulfil the dreams of Gorkhas across the country. “The next five years are the most crucial phase in the history of the struggle for Gorkhaland,” he stressed. Meanwhile, Sanjay Thulung emphasises the Nepali language will be made as one of the key factors during the course of the Gorkhaland movement and each and every youths in the Hills will play a huge role in it. (EOIC)