Shutdown brewing frustration among hill residents?

KURSEONG

31 Aug 2013

As the indefinite bandh in the hills continues under the leadership of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, Kurseong residents have started wondering whether the strike will be called off anytime soon.

The GJM renewed its demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland after the announcement on Telangana and has been observing an indefinite bandh since July 29 with some brief relaxation periods in between. Almost all residents here have participated in rallies and demonstrations in support of Gorkhaland.

 A Kurseong resident said he supports the cause of Gorkhaland and has been participating in the rallies, but is quite curious to know as to when the indefinite bandh would end. He said the GJM leadership should instead chalk out new strategies to pressurise the government instead of calling bandhs.

The person’s observations indicate there is frustration brewing among people with the ‘bandh culture’ the GJM has adopted. (EOIC)