DARJEELING, 1 FEB: Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJMM) chief Bimal Gurung today announced that the party would organise a rally at Sukna on 17 April to press their demand for a separate state if the state government fails to form the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration within 27 March.
The announcement was made at the GJMM central committee meeting held at Darjeeling. Kalimpong MLA Harka Bhahdur Chettri said: “The party president stated to hold people's meet on 17 April at Sukna, where the president will announce future plans for Gorkhaland movement. Mr Chettri is upset with the delay of formation of the GTA in the Hills.” Earlier, on the last day of the Agro-Horti Techno Fair at Goke, Mr Chettri made his stance to revive the Gorkhaland agitation clear.
The GJMM has demanded 199 moujas each from the Dooars and Terai to be included within the GTA. A committee, headed by former Justice Shyamal Sen, has been formed to provide a report on this. This has led the GJMM to allege that the government is responsible for delaying the process.
After the meeting, GJMM assistant secretary Jyoti Kumar Rai said the party will observe “Black day” on 8 February to remember the people who lost their lives during the Sipchu firing. Mr Rai added that on that day the GJMM will hold rallies in the Hills and all supporters would be wearing black badges. On 13 February a puja ceremony will be held in Sipchu. “The party chief asserted that when the government forms the second State Reorganisation Commission, then the Gorkhaland demand should not be overlooked,” said Mr Rai.
The announcement was made at the GJMM central committee meeting held at Darjeeling. Kalimpong MLA Harka Bhahdur Chettri said: “The party president stated to hold people's meet on 17 April at Sukna, where the president will announce future plans for Gorkhaland movement. Mr Chettri is upset with the delay of formation of the GTA in the Hills.” Earlier, on the last day of the Agro-Horti Techno Fair at Goke, Mr Chettri made his stance to revive the Gorkhaland agitation clear.
The GJMM has demanded 199 moujas each from the Dooars and Terai to be included within the GTA. A committee, headed by former Justice Shyamal Sen, has been formed to provide a report on this. This has led the GJMM to allege that the government is responsible for delaying the process.
After the meeting, GJMM assistant secretary Jyoti Kumar Rai said the party will observe “Black day” on 8 February to remember the people who lost their lives during the Sipchu firing. Mr Rai added that on that day the GJMM will hold rallies in the Hills and all supporters would be wearing black badges. On 13 February a puja ceremony will be held in Sipchu. “The party chief asserted that when the government forms the second State Reorganisation Commission, then the Gorkhaland demand should not be overlooked,” said Mr Rai.
statesman news service
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