WB govt should hold talks with GJM: LF

The Left Front today said that the West Bengal government should shun its 'arrogance' and hold talks with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha for resolving the crisis in Darjeeling.

"The state government should shed its arrogance and take the initiative of bringing the GJM for talks. It is the duty of the state government to bring the GJM to the table for talks," Left Front chairman Biman Bose said today.

Since the hill council in Darjeeling, Gorkha Territorial Administration, was formed in a tripartite agreement among the West Bengal government, GJM and the Centre, the state could also invite representatives from Delhi for the talks, Bose, the state secretary of the CPI(M) told told newsmen here.

"If needed, the state should hold a series of discussions." he said.

Bose said that the state should do this in the larger interest of the people living in the hills.

"There is not a place for ego fight and priority should be given to restoring peace in the hills," he said.

Earlier, the state had agreed to hold talks with GJM, but with conditions.