GJM to block roads again from tomorrow


FROM PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Jan 20 (PTI) Gorkha Janmukti Morcha would block roads and take out rallies from tomorrow in Darjeeling and other areas in an apparent bid to mount pressure on the Centre for political level talks on its demand for a separate Gorkhaland state.

“At the tripartite talks on Gorkhaland in Darjeeling on December 21 the GJM sought the next round of talks at the political level in 45 days. This elapses on February seven,” GJM General Secretary Roshan Giri told PTI from Darjeeling over phone.

The road blockades and rallies at Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Mirik, Siliguri and Dooars would continue till February seven, he said.

Road blockades he said, would be held every day between 10 am and noon. “No vehicle will be allowed during this time.