KALIMPONG
Gorkha
Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung today tried to brush aside questions
about the party’s take on the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections saying it
has not yet to make a decision on the matter. Gurung was in Kalimpong
today to attend a court hearing on cases against him during the
statehood movement.
8 Nov 2013
When asked which party or person the GJM
would support in the LS polls, he said, “We are not concerned about the
Lok Sabha polls right now. We will make our election strategy later.”
However, Gurung clearly stated the GJM
would not support Dr. Mahendra P Lama, who has announced his candidature
as an independent candidate from Darjeeling. Questioning Lama’s
political prowess, the GJM chief said his desire to become MP is a mere
dream. “His (Lama) claim of achieving statehood soon after becoming MP
is just a daydream. Why didn’t he speak about Gorkhaland while he was
occupying high ranking posts?” asked Gurung.
Further revealing his dislike for the
independent candidate, Gurung asked, “Where was he till now? The people
know everything. It’s better not to support him.”
He also rubbished the GNLF’s claim of
the Sixth Schedule bill pending in Parliament saying the GTA pact of
July 18, 2011 has already nullified the supposed bill.
“Subash Ghising is currently in
Siliguri. He can come to the hills if he is willing to continue his
political life. We will invite him in that case,” said the GJM of his
erstwhile mentor.
Gurung also expressed happiness with the
formation of the Lepcha Development Council and recommended similar
provisions for all the sub-communities in the hills. He stressed on not
resuming the post of GTA chief executive even though the chief minister
has requested him to. Sources said Gurung, who arrived here on Thursday,
is busy discussing party matters with supporters in Kalimpong and will
be addressing a public meeting here on November 17.
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