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A Good Sign for Gorkhaland
However, Mr. Gurung made no secret of his “disappointment” on two counts: one, Sikkim going to the Supreme Court on the NH 31 A blockade issue; and, two, some reported remarks of the Chief Minister regarding signature campaign by GJM members in Gangtok. “Those remarks have hurt the sentiments of the hills people”, he said, adding, “Our people will be happy if he (Chief Minister) says even a few words to remove the misgivings”.
Regarding the highway blockade, he said “we have no intention to harass the people of Sikkim; but as National Highway falls under our Gorkhaland map, it is closed during a bandh. We will respect Supreme Court order and work out some alternative way to agitate.” About the tripartite talk to be held in Delhi he said, “If Gorkhaland is not in the agenda, we will walk out”.
Regarding the highway blockade, he said “we have no intention to harass the people of Sikkim; but as National Highway falls under our Gorkhaland map, it is closed during a bandh. We will respect Supreme Court order and work out some alternative way to agitate.” About the tripartite talk to be held in Delhi he said, “If Gorkhaland is not in the agenda, we will walk out”.
