The British government has warned its nationals of risks associated with travel to the Darjeeling hills and Sikkim because of the indefinite strike enforced by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha.
An advisory, issued on August 6 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the Government of UK, reads: “Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ..... has called for an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling hills from Saturday 3 August. The GJM has asked tourists and students to leave the hills by Friday 2 August. If you choose to remain in this area, there is a risk of being stranded and becoming caught up in any subsequent incidents. Although the route to Sikkim is currently open, disruption in Darjeeling may also affect visitors to Sikkim....”
An advisory, issued on August 6 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the Government of UK, reads: “Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) ..... has called for an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling hills from Saturday 3 August. The GJM has asked tourists and students to leave the hills by Friday 2 August. If you choose to remain in this area, there is a risk of being stranded and becoming caught up in any subsequent incidents. Although the route to Sikkim is currently open, disruption in Darjeeling may also affect visitors to Sikkim....”
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