The West Bengal government today formally said that they will reach out the proposed tripartite talk on Darjeeling issue. The State Home Secretary Mr. Ardhendu Sen said in Kolkata this evening that the tripartite talk is scheduled to be held at Darjelling on 21st of this month. He said that ongoing agitation of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) for separate statehood in Darjeeling hills has remained peaceful so far. AIR Kolkata correspondent reports that the Morcha has called 96 hours bandh in the hills from next Monday in support of their demands.<br/>
News On AIR | December 11, 2009 9:17 PM
WB govt. to participate in proposed tripartite talk on Darjeeling issue