Buddha seeks 'enemy' BJP's support on Gorkha law, calls on Advani
ANXIOUS TO avoid opening a new front after Nandigram, the CPI(M) on Monday night reached out to arch foe BJP for help on another sensitive issue: Gorkha autonomy West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee went calling on Leader of Opposition L.K. Advani, seeking BJP support for two Constitution amendment bms meant to upgrade the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council into an autonomous body A bill to amend the constitution cannot be passed without the support of two-thirds of members present and voting in parliament. The backing of the BJP is, therefore, crucial. Buddha spent 30 minutes at Advani's home trying to mollify the veteran BJP leader whose party upset with the Centre's attempt to bring the bills without adequate notice and consultation - had turned down Home Minister Shivraj Patil's request for support. Buddha told Advani his government wanted the law fast because the Darjeeling hills had begun to see a violent revival of the demand for a separate Gorkha
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Article taken from the issue: 4 Dec, 2007
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To read the complete e-paper click here: epaper.hindustantimes.com
Image and Article source: Hindustan Times
Article taken from the issue: 4 Dec, 2007
Labels: BJP, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Chief Minister, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Darjeeling hills, Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Nandigram, parliament, West Bengal
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