In any democracy, people have the last word. Whatever be the issues raised, whatever points made by all opposing candidates and parties, the end result is the indicator as to the wish of the people. The “blown out of proportion” problems created by Trinamool and its leader – Mamata Bannerjee has now taken the ultimate beating - that of the people. Clearly the people have voted for the Tata small car factory in Singur and given their -Go Ahead - for the SEZ, which had to be stalled few months back.How else can one explain the panchayat elections 2 months back and the municipal elections declared just yesterday? In the Panchayat elections, Trinamool suffered a backlash they had not even dreamt of. Maximum seats were won by the CPI (M). – (You can get the complete details in a previous blog written then). And now, the just held municipal elections have sounded the death knell for opposing the SEZ at Haldia. Out of a total 25 wards, the Trinamool had trumpeted a clean sweep. But, Alas! The people decided otherwise. Out of 25 seats, CPI (M) bagged an overwhelming 17 and their front partner CPI won 2 seats, thus taking the total to 19 seats. This victory has great significance as the Left Front had campaigned on the plank of industrialization and development, while the opposition Trinamool took the high road and highlighted the police firing in Nandigram and the govt’s. “ So called forcible” acquisition of land in Singur for Tata Motor’s small car plant. The people have given their choice - industrialization and development is what they want.And though, Mamata may try to belittle this win by terming it as local and only at the municipal level and not state level – then she would have missed the point totally. It’s at the grassroots level. The issue was raised at the grassroots and is now dying at the grassroots.
For the Trinamool and Mamata the oracle is very clear – Bow out, before you are Thrown out.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Singur Project crucial for Bengal, says Minister
Singur Project crucial for Bengal, says Minister
The Tata small car project at Singur holds the key to an estimated Rs 50,000 crore investment into West Bengal, said the state's industries minister Nirupam Sen on Monday. Sen maintained that West Bengal would get substantial investment within a year of the small car project starting off. But he agreed that the local opposition to the project would have to end first.Criticising those opposed to the industrialisation of the state, Sen said those opposing the project had simply refused to listen to the appeal of chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya."I did not expect that a manufacturing unit would be opposed by opposition parties. Earlier we used to be attacked by the same people who said that despite being in power for 30 years, we have failed attract a single automobile manufacturer," said Sen.He explained that the state government had managed to bring Tata Motors to West Bengal when the Tatas had almost decided to set up the plant at Uttrakhand due to fiscal sops the state offered. "We managed to match them. I cannot divulge the financial details," said Sen and added, "I have taken a calculated risk." He said the officers in his ministry worked hard for six months with the Tata Motors management to hammer out a mutually acceptable agreement.Sen also pointed that the state government has already tied up an investment of about Rs 2,000-Rs 5,000 crore for 2007-08, which is about Rs 3,000 crore more than last year. Further, a number of new ventures are in pipeline that amount to more than Rs 50,000 crore. This is in addition to the total investment of Rs 50,000 crore spread across various industries that have started production, he said.When quizzed about the steps taken by the government to improve the investment climate and promote industrialization following the strong opposition, in Nandigram and Singur, Sen said that the thrust is to build the consensus from the lowest level. "We have asked the District Magistrates to engage people from the lowest level of the administration to build a consensus on industrialisation," said Sen.We are sure Mamata doesnt agree. Well for her, the govt. which has been ruling Bengal for 30 years by will of the people are fools and do not know how to run the state and specifically do not understand what is best for the people. Well, its time you read the pulse of the people Mamata.
The Tata small car project at Singur holds the key to an estimated Rs 50,000 crore investment into West Bengal, said the state's industries minister Nirupam Sen on Monday. Sen maintained that West Bengal would get substantial investment within a year of the small car project starting off. But he agreed that the local opposition to the project would have to end first.Criticising those opposed to the industrialisation of the state, Sen said those opposing the project had simply refused to listen to the appeal of chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya."I did not expect that a manufacturing unit would be opposed by opposition parties. Earlier we used to be attacked by the same people who said that despite being in power for 30 years, we have failed attract a single automobile manufacturer," said Sen.He explained that the state government had managed to bring Tata Motors to West Bengal when the Tatas had almost decided to set up the plant at Uttrakhand due to fiscal sops the state offered. "We managed to match them. I cannot divulge the financial details," said Sen and added, "I have taken a calculated risk." He said the officers in his ministry worked hard for six months with the Tata Motors management to hammer out a mutually acceptable agreement.Sen also pointed that the state government has already tied up an investment of about Rs 2,000-Rs 5,000 crore for 2007-08, which is about Rs 3,000 crore more than last year. Further, a number of new ventures are in pipeline that amount to more than Rs 50,000 crore. This is in addition to the total investment of Rs 50,000 crore spread across various industries that have started production, he said.When quizzed about the steps taken by the government to improve the investment climate and promote industrialization following the strong opposition, in Nandigram and Singur, Sen said that the thrust is to build the consensus from the lowest level. "We have asked the District Magistrates to engage people from the lowest level of the administration to build a consensus on industrialisation," said Sen.We are sure Mamata doesnt agree. Well for her, the govt. which has been ruling Bengal for 30 years by will of the people are fools and do not know how to run the state and specifically do not understand what is best for the people. Well, its time you read the pulse of the people Mamata.
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