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GJM calls for indefinite bandh in Darjeeling
August 01, 2013
Reversing its decision within hours after the arrival of central forces in the hills, the GJM today said it took a 'hard decision' for an indefinite bandh in Darjeeling from Saturday to demand a Gorkhaland state, on the lines of Telangana.        

Accusing the West Bengal government of trying to'crush a democratic movement', GJM leader Harka Bahadur Chhetri said, "We had to take a hard stand."
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