The decision was taken at a meeting of Left Front committee, including the RSP, Forward Bloc and CPI.

Sources said that Bhattacharjee dealt with the queries of Front partners and explained his plans to tackle the situation.

RSP leader Manoj Bhattacharjee said: “The chief minister briefed us regarding the initiatives he is taking to resolve the crisis in the Hills. We are happy and satisfied with his approach.”

“In today’s meeting, the chief minister told the Front that he would do whatever he can to resolve the issue. The Left Front, however, is against a separate state,” said Left Front Chairman Biman Bose.

Supporting Bhattacharjee’s stand of not calling the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders to the all-party meeting, Bose said that only recognised political parties could participate in the meet.

“There is a difference between a recognised political party and an organisation launching a movement. GJM leader Bimal Gurung has not yet formed any party. Therefore the issue of inviting Gurung does not arise,” he said.

He added: “Gurung has already held meetings with the chief minister twice. This time, he has refused to come for a meeting on June 18. But the chief minister will continue to try to bring him to the table for dialogue.” He also appealed to all political parties to attend the all-party meeting on June 17.

He, however, snubbed Trinmaool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee for her “non-cooperation” in the matter.

When asked about the Trinamool Congress’ refusal to participate in the meeting, Bose said: “I have no medicine — ayurvedic or otherwise — to solve this particular problem and coax her to join the all-party meeting.”