July 04, 2017: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, GJM asked the Centre to initiate a dialogue on the demand for a separate Gorkhaland, saying it was not a mere law and order problem.
GJM general secretary Roshan Giri told reporters in Darjeeling yesterday that a separate state was the aspiration of the people in the hills and the Centre should open a dialogue and take concrete steps.
Meanwhile, the West Bengal District Administration extended the restriction imposed on internet services for another eight days in Darjeeling, to halt rumours from spreading through social media.
The boarding schools of Darjeeling, which were scheduled to reopen today, have extended their vacation due to the indefinite shutdown in the hills. (AIR NEWS)
