MUKESH SHARMA

Kalimpong, August 25:

Balidan Diwas was observed at kalimpong  today under the auspices of the  Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP) at the kalimpong to commerate the death anniversary of Sahed major Durga Malla . Shaheed Park is the historic spot where Major Durga Malla was hanged till death during the British rule on 25th Aug 1945. Hence, to commemorate this particular day and to honour all the freedom fighters, the members of BGP along with Gorkhaland Task Force’s (GTF) Communist Party of Revolutionary Marxist (CPRM) today and observerd the day

The programme was held under the Presidentship of the Gyan sutar V.P of the BGP kalimpong unit.Meanwhile Rev Dr.Enos das Pradhan who present as the chief guest in his address spoke about the human life and its value. He added that the people should take example for martyr Durga Malla’s life. He also urged the gathering to keep on supporting the Gorkhaland cause and always step forward for the same.

 GTF national Convener R Moktan, CPRM’s V.P J.B.Rai educationist BR Chettri were present during the occasion.

Similarly CPRM and GJM party jointly observed the balidan diwas at Tista .The leaders  threw light on the life of martyr Durga Malla and his contribution and  highlighted the contribution of the Gorkhas during the freedom struggle.