Only the BJP can deliver something to the Gorkha community, says GJM

YAWAN GURUNG, EOI, MIRIK, 17 APRIL 2024 : “BJP is the only party which can give something to the Gorkha community. We had no other option. Therefore, after much deliberation, we have decided to support the BJP in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections,”

Working President of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Lopsang Lama said in Mirik on Wednesday. He was speaking at an election meeting presided over by GJM Mirik Subdivision President Rupesh Rai. 

Lopsang Lama said BJP Only the BJP can deliver something to the Gorkha community, says GJM candidate for Darjeeling seat Raju Bista would hold a rally in Mirik on Thursday. The election strategy of the GJM would be discussed at the meeting. GJM President Bimal Gurung will also be present at the meeting. We don't look at the past. We have taken a decision keeping in mind the days to  come.

The wave of BJP is in the country. We have helped the BJP and we have to wait for five years now. BJP will form the government at the Centre this time too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has said that the Centre is close to solving the Gorkha issue. BJP has done some big homework which has not been mentioned in the resolution paper. So many things are sweet if they remain not mentioned. 

He said the GJM had also decided to support the BJP in view of the delimitation of constituencies due in 2026.

GJM Central Vice President R. P. Waiba, Nari Morcha Central Coordinator Urmila Rumba, Darjeeling Terai Dooars Plantation Labor Union Central President Suraj Subba and Central Member Duncan Gurung were among the leaders present in the meeting