Gorkha protests are a deep-rooted conspiracy: Mamata

June 17, 2017 15:21

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks on the violent protests by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in Darjeeling on Saturday. Excerpts:

- They aren't listening to the court also,court passed order saying bandh is illegal. Don't know from where they get support.

- Five years you enjoyed, now when elections are coming you start violence because you have lost credentials.

- Where did they get illegal arms and money from? Ready to talk to them, we cannot support violation of the Constitution.

- What is happening is a deep rooted conspiracy. These arms were not collected in a day, they were collected over time.

- It is sad that they (protesters) killed one of our asst commanders T N Tamang with a 'khukri'. -- ANI

IMAGE: A policeman injured in clashes between GJM protesters and security forces in Darjeeling on Saturday. Photograph: ANI

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