December 21, 2009 6:50 PM

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No consensus on Gokhaland issue

Tripartite talks on Gorkhaland issue on Monday failed to reach an agreement with the Centre saying political consensus needed to be created on the demand by GJM. Talking to reporters in Darjeeling Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said, there was no political consensus on formation of Gorkhaland. Mr. Pillai was leading a five member team in the fourth round of talks which lasted nearly three hours. He said, discussion has not been given up and that he is sure a decision will be taken to find a solution which is acceptable to all. Mr. Pillai said, detailed discussion was held with the state government and the GJM on various aspects of formation of Gorkhaland and the issues involved.<br/><br/>The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) meanwhile expressed satisfaction at the talks and relaxed its agitation in the hills till December 25.<br/><br/>West Bengal Chief Secretary Asok Mohan Chakraborty, who represented the state government at the talks, said legal formalities for creation of a separate state were not discussed. He said, there were talks for discussion at the political level and he will inform the State Government about it.

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