GJMM hunger strike continues - five in critical condition

The condition of five of the 22 Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporters on hunger strike in Gorubathan has become serious, but the party has ruled out calling off the agitation till all its demands are met.

Seventeen party supporters have been on an indefinite fast since January 29 to exert pressure on the state government for permission to carry out its Dooars Chalo campaign. Five Adivasi supporters of the Morcha joined the fast yesterday.

Morcha spokesperson Binay Tamang claimed that the government had indicated its willingness to meet all the demands of the party, barring the one on the reopening of the closed tea gardens. MORE...