Demand for Gorkhaland countinues as the unrest in the hills hits 20 days
The situation in Darjeeling is tensed as the agitation for Gorkhaland enters its 20th day & decides to extend the shutdown for 8 days.
The situation in Darjeeling is tensed as the agitation for Gorkhaland enters its 20th day & decides to extend the shutdown for 8 days.
Boarding schools of Darjeeling, were scheduled to reopen on Monday, have extended their vacation due to the indefinite shutdown in the hills.
GJM Chief Bimal Gurung re surfaces and announces that the fight for the separate statehood of Gorkhaland will continue till his death.
The demand for Gorkhaland is witnessing many tragedies, with Gorkhas being on both sides, protesting side as well as security side.
Fourteen political and non-political groups debated for more than five hours at the Gymkhana Club but were not able to reach any conclusion.
The GJM has accused the BJP of siding with the Mamata Banerjee government and is plans for a mass resignation from all government posts.
The demand for a separate Gorkhaland and the firmness of the ruling government to not adhere to the demand may force the Centre to intervene.
Fresh violence broke out in Darjeeling after women and youth wing of the GJM took out rally, forcing Mamata to call for an emergency meeting.
Demand for central intervention in the Gorkhaland issue is gaining ground. Mamata unwilling to participate in a proposed tripartite meeting.
As per the incidents from history government seems to be failing to keep up the agreement with GJM regarding the demand for Gorkgaland.