Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Sikkim Government Protests 2 hours NH-31A blockade



Gangtok: Government of Sikkim through a press release issue by IPR has communicated its displeasure over the proposed 2 hours NH-31A road blockage at Labarbotey near Melli under Kalimpong subdivision by various Lepcha associations of Darjeeling,West Bengal.The Government of Sikkim has informed that such blockade would cause severe problems to tourists and people of Sikkim and is uncalled for.

Government of Sikkim has lodged its protests to Government of West Bengal who is yet to respond to call for 2 hours road blockage call in support of 21 days old hunger-strike by members of Affected Citizens of Teesta .