Politics and Progress

Tata Motors Chairman Mr Ratan Tata has given a deadline to the WB government to end the stalemate over the Singur land issue, else the Motor company would be forced to look for alternatives elsewhere.

In the issue between two political parties -- ruling Left Front and opposition Trinamool Congress the Tatas have become a victim. If the TATA's plan to move out of the state it would mean a loss of Rs 100-200 crore on account of expenses incurred in laying the foundation, and setting up the initial infrastructure . It would also mean the inevitable delay in full-scale production of the Nano, although it might not delay the launch date as the car is now produced at their Pune plant.
If Tata Motors move out of the state because of the political turmoil then it would definitely give a bad name to the state of West Bengal. I really don't think that other companies would like to invest in the state. That would mean that there would be no new employment generation for the people of WB.

People in WB , the Political Parties and the Manufacturers together must come up with a solution that is acceptable to all. It should not look at the narrow goals of one political party or the other but instead look at the larger picture and the amount of progress and prosperity it can bring to the state.