Sukna (WB), Jul 18 (PTI) The tripartite agreement for formation of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is just a ''small step'' and the ultimate aim is a separate state of Gorkhaland, a top leader of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha said today. The chief of the Gorkha Mahila Morcha, the women''s wing of the GJM, Asha Gurung, said she was happy at the inclusion of the word ''Gorkhaland'' in the GTA agreement, but the ultimate aim is to achieve a state of Gorkhaland. "We are happy at the stand taken by (Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee. The previous Left Front government did not allow the inclusion of the name Gorkhaland,''" Gurung, wife of GJM chief Bimal Gurung, said. She said those in Dooars and Terai agitating against inclusion of those areas under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration comprised only 15 per cent of the population in those areas. "They are being enticed by the CPI-M (into the agitation)," she said.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
GTA treaty small step, ultimate aim Gorkhaland: Asha Gurung
Sukna (WB), Jul 18 (PTI) The tripartite agreement for formation of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is just a ''small step'' and the ultimate aim is a separate state of Gorkhaland, a top leader of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha said today. The chief of the Gorkha Mahila Morcha, the women''s wing of the GJM, Asha Gurung, said she was happy at the inclusion of the word ''Gorkhaland'' in the GTA agreement, but the ultimate aim is to achieve a state of Gorkhaland. "We are happy at the stand taken by (Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee. The previous Left Front government did not allow the inclusion of the name Gorkhaland,''" Gurung, wife of GJM chief Bimal Gurung, said. She said those in Dooars and Terai agitating against inclusion of those areas under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration comprised only 15 per cent of the population in those areas. "They are being enticed by the CPI-M (into the agitation)," she said.
New Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Gets 600 Crore Package
Sukna (West Bengal), July 18 (IANS) A tripartite agreement on the Darjeeling hills was signed Monday between the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) and the West Bengal and central governments.
At the core of the pact is the formation of a new autonomous elected Hill Council Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), which is armed with more powers as compared to its predecessor Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) formed in the late 1980s.
Thousands of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters gathered at the Pintal Village, near Sukna, to witness and celebrate the signing of the tripartite agreement for the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration today. Clad in traditional attire, the supporters, including women, gathered under the tents erected on the sprawling ground near the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council bungalow amidst heavy security.
Activists of the GJM women's wing, Gorkha Nari Morcha, took to the stage, dancing and singing to celebrate the occasion. Many of the supporters were heard shouting slogans like, 'Mamata Banerjee zindabad,' and 'Bimal Gurung zindabad,' while shouts of 'we want Gorkhaland,' 'we want a separate state,' were also heard.
"This is a turning point in our movement and not a permanent settlement. This is only a temporary settlement to address the basic problem. The separate state issue must not be a closed chapter," P Arjun, a member of the GJM think tank 16-member Study Forum, told Media.
At the core of the pact is the formation of a new autonomous elected Hill Council Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), which is armed with more powers as compared to its predecessor Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) formed in the late 1980s.
Thousands of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters gathered at the Pintal Village, near Sukna, to witness and celebrate the signing of the tripartite agreement for the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration today. Clad in traditional attire, the supporters, including women, gathered under the tents erected on the sprawling ground near the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council bungalow amidst heavy security.
Activists of the GJM women's wing, Gorkha Nari Morcha, took to the stage, dancing and singing to celebrate the occasion. Many of the supporters were heard shouting slogans like, 'Mamata Banerjee zindabad,' and 'Bimal Gurung zindabad,' while shouts of 'we want Gorkhaland,' 'we want a separate state,' were also heard.
"This is a turning point in our movement and not a permanent settlement. This is only a temporary settlement to address the basic problem. The separate state issue must not be a closed chapter," P Arjun, a member of the GJM think tank 16-member Study Forum, told Media.
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