Normal life continued to be crippled while Internet services remained suspended in Darjeeling on June 21, as the GJM-sponsored indefinite shutdown continued. Except pharmacies, all other shops, hotels and restaurants remained closed.
An all-party meeting convened by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) had passed a resolution that the shutdown would continue until security forces were withdrawn.
The GJM took out small rallies in various parts of the hills demanding a separate state.
Internet services remained suspended for the fourth day in the hills. GJM and other parties alleged that government is violating the right to share information.
Locals termed it as an “oppressive step against a democratic movement.” The hill parties, and also the Congress and the Left have decided not to participate in the 22 June all-party meet called by the West Bengal government to discuss the prevailing situation in the hills. They said, ‘there is no meaning of this meeting in absence of CM Mamata Banerjee.’
On June 22, Morcha supporters protested outside Banga Bhawan, New Delhi. They held a rally in Darjeeling as well.