Clashes in Darjeeling against Mamata's visit to the region
Darjeeling witnessed clashes between police and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) as the political party protested against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to the region after 45 years. The GJM had vowed to protest against Mamata after her recent announcement that Bengali will be made mandatory for students up to Class 10 in schools across the state.