Siliguri, 12th March: Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency Gopal Lama was warmly welcomed by TMC workers in Uttora in Bagdogra. During this, District TMC President Papiya Ghosh, GTA chief Anit Thapa, Kalimpong MLA Ruden Lepcha and others were present.
Speaking at the programme, TMC candidate Gopal Lama stated to have been involved in social works for which he is confident regarding serving the people. He added that even from the administrative post he would campaign jointly with BGPM and Trinamool with no differences between plains and hills.
Meanwhile, GTA chief Anit Thapa claimed that the alliance with Trinamool will definitely emerge victorious in the hills. He added that the Prime Minister has not stated anything regarding the demands of the hill area. Further, he stated that during the BJP government there was unrest in the hills, however, now with TMC party in power a calm atmosphere prevailed. In addition, he stated that the hill areas are developing under the Trinamool Congress while claiming guranteed victory in the upcoming election.