The Centre also sought a detailed report on the prevailing situation in the hill district from the state government. A Union home ministry spokesperson said that as many as 600 paramilitary personnel, including 200 women, were sent to Darjeeling. She, however, said that the Centre did not seek any report on the Darjeeling situation from the state government. “We have unanimously decided to fight for the separate state of Gorkhaland. The GNLF, an ally of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the civic polls that took place last month, has emphasised the need for a separate state.

Source: Hindustan Times June 13, 2017 18:44 UTC