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Darjeeling: With the condition of GJM president Binay Tamang deteriorating fast, the state government has preponed the tripartite talks to decide on the bonus percentage for the Darjeeling tea industry. On the direction of the Chief Minister the tripartite talks has been brought forward. "We are hopeful that the matter will be resolved in the tripartite talks. Binay Tamang has replied to the Chief Minister in writing (as he is unable to speak). He said he would withdraw the fast only after the favourable outcome of the Kolkata talks," said Anit Thapa, general secretary, GJM..