Movement for Gorkhaland will go on, at any cost: GJM chief Bimal Gurung
Amid the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM)-called indefinite shutdown in the north Bengal hills, party chief Bimal Gurung on Wednesday yet again virtually threw a challenge to the West Bengal government by declaring that the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state will continue `at any cost`.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
GJM protests hampering Darjeeling economy
The statehood agitation conducted by the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) is hampering the tourism industry in Darjeeling, and hence, its economy.
Jun 14, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Centre will surely consider demand for Gorkhaland: GJM chief Bimal Gurung
The GJM chief slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling in the Army to control the situation in Darjeeling.
Jun 13, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Can't be intimidated with threats, Mamata Banerjee tells GJM
West Bengal Chief Minister on Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted she will not be intimidated with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha`s (GJM) "threats" and claimed it will run away after spurring episodes of violence.
Jun 12, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Darjeeling limping back to normal amid uncertainty
Life returned to normal in the northern West Bengal hills with no violence reported so far on Sunday, but uncertainty prevails as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) called an indefinite shutdown from Monday.
Jun 11, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Massive protests break out in Darjeeling, GJM supporters clash with cops; Army steps in
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Narendra Modi-led central government to deploy Indian Army in Darjeeling after a massive protest broke out in the state city on Thursday.
Jun 08, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
GJM burns Mamata Banerjee's effigy, threatens to revive Gorkhaland demand
Hundreds of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters led by party chief Bimal Gurung waved black flags and burnt effigy of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as they brought out a protest rally in Darjeeling district demanding the state government come up with a written circular about not making Bengali compulsory in the hills.
Jun 06, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
GJM opposes panchayat polls, threatens to revive statehood demand
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on Sunday opposed the West Bengal government's decision to hold two-tier panchayat polls in Darjeeling Hills and said it will move Delhi with the statehood demand in December if the state went ahead with the elections.
Nov 14, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee warns Gorkha Janmukti Morcha against violence
Issuing a stern warning to the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM),A West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said a few people with "vested interests" were trying to create unrest in the hills, and asserted the law will take its own course if there was "violence".
Aug 24, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
GJM alleges Mamata indulging in "divide and rule policy"
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced formation of a development board for the Mangar community and sanctioned funds for Lepcha Board, prompting GJM supremo Bimal Gurung to allege that she was indulging in "divide and rule policy" in the Darjeeling Hills by forming separate boards for various communities.
Sep 16, 2015, 21:41 PM IST
