The Communist Party of Revolutionary
Marxists is all set to put all its power behind independent candidate
Dr. Mahendra P Lama. CPRM today formed a regional election committee in
Kalimpong to launch poll campaigning for the DDUDF founder. Party
general secretary Taramani Rai said, “We will back Dr. Lama with our
entire support base to help him win the Darjeeling seat. He is not only a
native from the Hills, but also a learned and capable candidate.”
Rai informed the decision to support Dr. Lama was taken after holding two crucial meeting with DDUDF. The two
parties have also decided to form a committee consisting of experts on
Parliamentary affairs after the elections. “If Lama is elected to
Parliament, he will take the expert suggestion of the committee in
policy making,” added Rai.
The CPRM and DDUDF also has decided to
raise various issues together including development in the Darjeeling
Hills and the demand for Gorkhaland in the Parliament. Rai further said
DDUDF founder Dr. Lama has also agreed to CPRM's proposal that if his
voice goes unheard in Parliament, he will resign from the post and
undertake a mass movement.
On the issue of supporting a particular
party to form the government, he said if Dr. Lama wins the election he
will consult with the expert committee and make a decision. Besides,
Lama has also agreed to CPRM’s condition that the MP fund will be
utilized only with consultation of the policy making body.
Rai said, “Soon the election manifesto
will be out with Gorkhaland as the primary agenda. Issued related to
development of the region, upliftment of farmers, forest dwellers and
tea workers along with education, employment and other issues will also
be included.” Rai was also confident that Dr. Lama as an independent
candidate will win the Darjeeling LS seat.(EOIC)