GNLF set to restart party activities in Mirik

The Gorkha National Liberation Front, which claims a separate state of Gorkhaland can be easily achieved through the Sixth Schedule, is set to restart party activities in Mirik. The erstwhile ruling party of the Darjeeling hills says the people have now come to understand that the formation of a separate state is not an easy task, but with the Sixth Schedule, Gorkhaland can be achieved without much of a hassle. 

Nonetheless, GNLF sources said the leadership is waiting for the outcome of the GTA meeting scheduled on September 27 and will move ahead with its programmes of expanding support base after this. Observers say the GNLF is at present playing the role of a silent spectator as far as political developments in the hills are concerned.

They add the developments are being discussed by the party leadership and the hills will soon witness a political wind of change. 

The GNLF has been batting for the Sixth Schedule and has remained virtually mum amid the ongoing agitation for separate statehood. The GJM’s acceptance of the GTA in 2011 had given a platform to the party to raise its voice, but it fell silent again following the renewed agitation after Telangana was approved by the centre.

Meanwhile, a GNLF meeting was today held at Baidardhura in Dhajia TE under Sukhay block. Party unit convener Manoj Rai informed the meeting was organised under directions of the GNLF’s central committee.

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