Neeraj Zimba, the GNLF spokesperson, said in Darjeeling today: "N.B. Chhetri, the former GNLF MLA, and I have been nominated to represent the party in the Gorkhaland Movement Co-ordination Committee. "Morcha leaders have said they will inform us about Gurung's presence so that we can accordingly be prepared to send our president to the meeting," said Zimba. The GNLF today said it was in favour of the ongoing strike. The Morcha today accused the state government of staging the arsons and attacks on its offices in the hills.

Source: The Telegraph July 02, 2017 21:45 UTC