MUKESH SHARMA

Kalimpong, March 21:

The General Secretary, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJMM), Delhi Unit, Ranjan Sharma stated in a press conference that preparations are underway to conduct a Virat Jansabha cum protest at Jantar Mantar on March 24th 2013. He further informed that handouts and pamphlets have been prepared for the same and that they are traveling door to door in all the nook and corner of the city to apprise and convince people about their concern for the Gorkhaland cause and its genuineness. He appealed to all the Gorkhas, residing in and around Delhi as well as people of proposed GTA areas, to support the native cause and be present in the protest rally in huge numbers. Invitations to local and national media have been extended to cover the movement.

Meanwhile, the 53rd day of Jantar Mantar Dharna continued in New Delhi today presided over by the Organizing Secretary, Gorkha Janmukti Vidhyarti Morcha, Diwakar Giri. The day was marked by slogans and speeches in favour of Gorkhaland. Vikky Thapa and Suraj Subba delivered speeches focusing on youth education and raising literacy rate of Darjeeling district and adjoining areas. Naari Morcha President, Asha Gurung highlighted the general power of women and the specific role of Naari Morcha for the Gorkhaland demand.

General Secretary, Ranjan also informed that they have prepared a brief overview of the recently published “Why Not Gorkhaland” pamphlet, which shall be shared in the public domain through the media.