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She said that the pull out decision is a conspiracy by the Left Front government and the Tatas against the Opposition. “This government doesn’t want industrialisation and never has. If they were so pro-industry, they would have agreed to our demands,” she said.
Terming the comment made by Tata Motors’ chairman Ratan Tata that the Opposition’s ongoing protest in Singur had mainly contributed to their decision to shift the Nano small car project out of the state “unfortunate”, she said: “I will not respond to Ratan Tata’s comment about our protest and demands, as I don’t want to get personal.”
Banerjee had been demanding return of 400 acres of land — acquired by the government and leased to Tata Motors — to the “unwilling farmers.” The Trinamool and other political parties jointly held a dharna outside the car factory site that led to Tata Motors to suspend their work on September 2. At that time, Tata said that his company would not like to work under police protection. “There’s no danger in Singur. Our protest was peaceful. We have not hampered work at the Nano plant. If the Tatas had really wanted, they could have carried on with their work. It’s clear that the Tatas wanted to move out from the very beginning,” Banerjee said.
Adding that the exit of the Tatas will have no bearing on their agitation against land acquisition, Banerjee said the land “has to be returned.” On Tuesday, Banerjee had met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and is said to have asked for Centre’s intervention to resolve the Singur issue. During the meeting, she had said she was not “anti-industry”.
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Hi all, I visted the Kolkatta in mid 2005, i am sure that the area is one of the most fertile land in india. But at the same time we can only built the factory where we can get all required facities. We must sacifice some of our farm land to develop industries.1) It is a indian product which can be exported to the global market due it its cost advantage. I believe TATA MOTORS will be global company like Tyotota by NANO.2) Cost advantage it exist only if the vendor delivers the product in "Just in Time" like Toyato plant, so tata can not keep its vendor's away.3) They need good transport and other facities for logistics and other needs.4)Tata built our economy (like tata steel, Air india, IIS, and etc). I believe india wont lose much if it lose 400 acres in its 300000 sq.km of land to TATA. The value which India, Bengal in particular will be huge.I am sure if some thing illegal or affects people TATA will be there . K.ParthasarathyEX.Tata Group Employe
The message shows the level of irrational thinking. None of the corporate body will invest money if they think that they will come out . Ms.Banerjee's comment shows the immaturity in her thought process. It reveals his knowledge about Industrialisation. I feel everybody has respect on Mr. Ratan Tata and his commitment which can not be destroyed with the fake comment from Ms. Banerjee. We request Ms. Banerjee not to comment such irrational way . It will expose a shameful face of West Bengal.