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Six parties adopt resolution for separate Gorkhaland state
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 13 (ANI): As many as six parties including the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday adopted a resolution for a separate Gorkhaland state.
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WB: GJM calls for an all party meet in Darjeeling
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Minister) [India], June 13 (ANI): A delegation of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has called for an all party meet in Darjeeling today.
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Gorkhas alienated by Mamata Govt., resulting in identity crisis: BJP
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 13 (ANI): Inculpating the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) Party for the ongoing protest in Darjeeling by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) over the formation of 'Gorkhaland', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused the state gove
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CRPF says normalcy returning in Darjeeling
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday said the normalcy is returning in Darjeeling as the strength of the force has been increased to tackle the indefinite strike called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha for a separate Gorkhaland.
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GJM general secy seeks Centre's intervention in Gorkhaland fiasco
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) general secretary Roshan Giri on Monday sought Centre's intervention in the political turmoil in the state.
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GJM 'suicidal' bandh for 'political benefit': WB minis
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): West Bengal Power Minister Sovandeb Chatterjee on Monday dubbed the indefinite strike called by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) as 'suicidal', saying that latter was spoiling the life of Darjeeling people for 'political gain.'
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Tourism takes severe hit in Darjeeling due to Gorkha-led shutdown
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): Tourism has taken a major hit in the scenic town of Darjeeling in West Bengal, with the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) spearheading a shut down on Monday over a demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland.
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Paramilitaries patrol streets as GJM shuts down Darjeeling
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): Paramilitary troops were patrolling the streets of Darjeeling on Monday morning to prevent any untoward incident during an indefinite shut down of the city called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).
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BJP holds Mamata responsible for 'forced' Gorkhaland unrest
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata/Kharagpur (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday held Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee solely responsible for the ongoing unrest over demands for a separate 'Gorkhaland', adding that her 'meaningless politics' that has fuele
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'Gorkhaland' movement: GJM begins indefinite strike across Darje
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling [India], June 12 (ANI): The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) will go on an indefinite strike from today demanding a separate state of 'Gorkhaland'.
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Mamata Banerjee is hammering GJM by making no compromises: BJP
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 11 (ANI): Condemning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move on Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters, who are protesting against the alleged imposition of Bengali in the schools of the hills, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said
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Gorkha Janmukti Morcha delegation to call on PM Modi, Rajnath
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 10 (ANI): A delegation of members of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to apprise them about the 'Gorkhaland movement'.
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