With the BJP still non-committal on including the Gorkhaland issue in its election manifesto, the Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJMM) said on Friday that it was still considering negotiations with the Congress.
Due to its strong support base in the Hills, GJMM’s backing is considered essential to secure the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, coveted by both the BJP and the Congress.
Mr Prashad is part of a five-member GJMM delegation led by the party supremo Mr Bimal Gurung. The team is currently in Delhi to meet BJP leaders and discuss the role the Gorkhaland issue will have to play in the coming general elections.
According to Mr Anmol Prashad, the Hill party’s sole interest is to ensure a place for the Gorkhaland issue in the election manifesto of a national party. Whichever party concedes to include the issue will receive GJMM backing. MORE...
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