GJMM Sikkim branch completes 1 year

GANGTOK, 13 Feb: Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha [GJMM], Sikkim state branch, has completed the first year of its formation in the state. On the occasion, the annual meeting of the state branch was convened under the chairmanship of Kuber Chandra Dahal on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by GJMM sister organizations and women’s wing of the state branch.
A GJMM press release informs that in the meeting the state president, Bhawani Pradhan gave the annual report of the organization, while treasurer, Ujjwal Rai gave the financial report of the year. Other members of the party also expressed their views and suggestions and further discussed and deliberated on the future programmes of the state branch in the state, the release informs.
The meeting has unanimously decided to submit the annual report of the party to the central committee, the release adds.

Gorkhaland Task Force claims it is not engaged in underground military training

CHALLENGES GJM CHIEF TO PROVE HIS STATEMENT.
GANGTOK, 06 Feb: The Gorkhaland Task Force has vehemently refuted and strongly condemned the statement of the GJM president  that the Gorkhaland Task Force is engaged in underground military training to create violence in the hills and to target the GJM leadership.
In a press release issued today by Munish Tamang, General Secretary, GTA the organization has clarified that it is an alliance of well-known political and social organisations as well as prominent individuals who are committed to the creation of Gorkhaland. It includes the oldest political party of the hills as well as the district units of national parties such as the Congress and the BJP.  All organisations that are part of the Task Force have a long, unblemished track record of dedicated service to the Gorkha Society. No partner in the GTF is on any record for involvement in random violence.
The release states that the allegations of Shri Bimal Gurung is all the more laughable since most concerned quarters, including government authorities, are aware which party or organization is capable of sparking violence in the hills.  In fact his naming of CPRM General Secretary RB Rai and GTF Coordinator R Moktan in his statement is, in itself, implicit of a political threat, claims the release of GTA.
The release goes on to say that the unfounded statement of the GJM only proves that the politics of the GJM party is based on lies and deceptions. The GJM, it states, is now bereft of ideas and meaningful issues and is thus trying to divert public attention from its visible failures on all fronts.
The Gorkhaland Task Force has challenged Shri Bimal Gurung to come out with concrete evidence to back his claims about the GTF receiving illegal underground training or else withdraw his statement and desist from making statements that vitiate the peaceful atmosphere in the hills.
The GTF release also expresses that it was ridiculous of the GJM president to plead that it was not he but the general secretary who signed the GTA Agreement and was, therefore, free to lead the movement for a separate state. The GJM General Secretary signed the agreement on behalf of the Party and with the full consent of the President. If indeed, as the statement of the party president suggests, the General Secretary signed against the wishes of the party and the president, then the GJM should expel Shri Roshan Giri from the party, make an unequivocal statement for Gorkhaland and join the Gorkhaland Task Force to unitedly fight for the creation of a separate state for India’s Gorkhas, states the release.

GTA pact not a compromise on statehood demand, Sikkim-GJM reassures

GANGTOK, 17 July: A meeting of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim unit was conveyed at Majhitar today and had the Sikkim-GJM president, Bhawani Pradhan, explain that the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration pact scheduled to signed on Monday was not a compromise on the statehood demand of Darjeeling.
“The main aim of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha is to achieve statehood. The tripartite agreement scheduled for Monday is not a compromise on the demand for Gorkhaland but is a boost for the plans to achieve it,” Mr. Pradhan contended.  
As per the programme initiated by GJM, the meeting also formed an ad hoc committee for its Rangpo-Majhitar-Singtam branch. 

Sikkim GJM appeals to Dooars and Siliguri residents living here to return and present case to joint verification committee

GANGTOK, 28 June: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim-unit has appealed to the people from Siliguri, Dooars and terrai regions residing in Sikkim to visit their hometowns inform their constituents there about the survey to be conducted in those parts by the Joint Verification Committee to collect the people’s opinion on being included within the boundaries of the proposed Gorkhaland.
A committee is to be formed to survey areas dominated by the Gorkha community in Siliguri, Terrai and Dooars. The Committee will have representatives from Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri district administrative, Central Government and four members from GJM and scheduled to submit its report to the Central Government within 6 months from the start of the survey.

GJM awareness campaign reaches Ranipool

GANGTOK, 20 June: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim-unit convened a meeting at Ranipool today in accordance with the party’s ongoing awareness campaign to explain the arrangement arrived at between GJM and the West Bengal Government during talks held on 06-07 June which have led to much speculation and rumours.
The meeting was presided over by the Sikkim-GJM vice president, BB Thapa, a press release informs.
The Sikkim-GJM president, Bhawani Pradhan, highlighted that the new government in West Bengal has shown some understanding of the 34-year-old statehood demand of the hill people and now appears ready to accept the proposals made by GJM. 

Sikkim-GJM begins awareness campaign to explain GJM-WB Govt deal

GANGTOK, 16 June: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim-unit has begun an awareness campaign here to inform interested people about the finer details of the recent arrangement arrived at between the party and the West Bengal State Government.
The awareness programme kicked-off from Kamrang near Namchi with the GJM’s Sikkim members meeting with the public, a GJM press release informs. 
The Sikkim-GJM president, Bhawani Pradhan, addressing today’s meeting, announced that the Sikkim unit was ready to welcome the “deal” provided that it include Dooars, Terai and Siliguri in the Gorkhaland area, and stressed that the party will carry on with the Gorkhaland demand along with the new arrangement.
Accusing the opposition parties in Darjeeling of trying to misguide Gorkhaland supporters about the bilateral talks, he explained the purpose of his visit as one “to clear such misconceptions among the public”.
He further alleged the opposition group in Darjeeling has always hindered a resolution of the demand for Gorkhaland and appealed to the people not to get swayed by the “false propaganda” of the opposition.
He also appealed for continued support for the GJM chief, Bimal Gurung, who, he claimed, was “a true and committed leader of the Gorkhaland movement”. 

GJM-Sikkim condemns murder of party colleague in Sonada

GANGTOK, 20 May: The youth front of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim-unit has condemned the murder of its party worker, Robin Rai, who was attacked on 15 May at Raghuvir village, Sonada in Darjeeling district and succumbed to his injuries yesterday in a nursing home in Siliguri. The GJM-Sikkim has expressed its deepest regrets on the incident and offered condolence to the affected family.
The press release issued by the president, Bhawani Pradhan and general secretary, Sudip Rai of GJM-Sikkim has alleged that the “heinous murder” was committed by GNLF supporters and added that this act of violence has exposed the cowardice of the GNLF president, Subhash Ghising. The party has demanded that the case be investigated thoroughly and the accused punished.

GJM rallies in Gangtok to thank Sikkim

GANGTOK: A rally was taken out jointly by the state unit of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha and Sikkim Chalak Mahasangh to express gratitude to Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, his Cabinet colleagues, the MLAs and the people of Sikkim on Wednesday. This, for the Resolution passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly yesterday in support of the demand for Gorkhaland.
The rally flaunted banners and placards expressing thanks to the Chief Minister, his Cabinet Ministers and to the people of Sikkim. It started from Hotel Hungry Jack and concluded at Zero Point.

Bimal Gurung writes to thank CM

GANGTOK: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha president, Bimal Gurung, has expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on introducing and passing a resolution supporting the Gorkhaland demand in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.
In a letter to the Chief Minister on Tuesday, Mr Gurung begins by stating, “I am overwhelmed with intense happiness on hearing the news that the Legislative Assembly of the state of Sikkim unanimously passed a resolution supporting our demand for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland”.

Bimal Gurung leads 11-member GJM delegation to call on Sikkim CM

GJM president, Bimal Gurung, speaks to media persons outside Mintokgang
after his meeting with Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Wednesday 

ANAND OBEROI
GANGTOK, 02 March: An 11-member delegation of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha [GJM] office-bearers, led by their president, Bimal Gurung, called on Chief Minister Pawan Chamling at his official residence at Mintokgang here this afternoon. The delegation also included, GJMM, spokesperson Dr. Harka Bahadur Chettri, general secretary, Roshan Giri, and assistant secretary, Binay Tamang.