The government stand points to the deterioration of relations between the state administration and the agitating Gorkha Janamukti Morcha(GJM), “The on-going hunger strike and forced closure of state and Central offices from Wednesday is not conducive for talks. Both cannot go hand in hand... However, the tripartite talks, involving the Centre, West Bengal government and the GJM leadership will be held as per schedule,” Chief Secretary Ashok Mohan Chakraborty told newsmen at the state secretariat here.
(Published 16 December 2009, 19:24 IST)