GNLF smells scam in footpath near Singalila National Park

The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration’s decision to construct a 26km-long “footpath” at an estimated cost of Rs 15.5 crore near the Singalila National Park has come under the scanner for its expenditure and project priority.

The Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) has criticised the project and alleged smell a scam when elections are round the corner.

“Tenders for two footpaths, one from Srikhola Trekkers’ Hut to Molay Fatak and the other from Molay Fatak to Sabargram at Rimbick has been floated but the tender amount defies logic,” said Sandeep Limbu, general secretary, GNLF Darjeeling branch committee. “Such a project before election smells of a scam.”