SANJAY BASAK finds out how the West Bengal CM faltered, and almost tripped, while running on the reforms’ road. And now, he has decided to take the bull by the horn
The second hurdle for Buddhadeb was over Tata’s plan to set up a car factory in Singur, the first mega step to make Bengal an industry friendly state. Although Singur burnt due to local and political opposition, the CM backed the Tatas to the hilt. But the trade unions are still unhappy. Says M.K. Pandhe, CITU’s boss, “Our experience with the Tatas is not very pleasant. Outside Bengal, they are used to captive trade unions. We are not going to allow this in Bengal. If Tatas try a similar thing, we will not keep quiet.”
Pandhe refused to comment on the role of Buddhadeb in this issue, saying that “if I have to say anything about him, I will raise it at the party forum.” He, however, indicated that CITU wanted Bengal to be ‘workers’ friendly, not ‘industry’ friendly.” Recently, CITU submitted a memorandum on rampant “violation of labour laws in the state, not merely in the IT sector but also with regard to minimum wages and industrial disputes. Warns Pandhe, “Just because it’s a Left Front government, we will not keep quiet.”
Speaking to the media a few months ago, Buddhadeb said that “unfortunately, some of our friends fail to understand the situation. They don’t have the vision. They feel we have achieved enough.” The CM was referring to the attitudes of the trade unions, and electoral partners, who too have been against the CM’s “unilateral decisions on the issue of industrialisation.” The RSP MP, Abani Roy, flayed the CPI(M) for “ignoring the front partners.” He explains, “The blue print for industrialisation was expected to be discussed at a Left Front committee.”
However, Buddhadeb has continued to push ahead with his initiatives. Remarks a CPI(M) politburo member, “In recent times, West Bengal has managed to pool in big ticket investments in IT and steel sectors.” The CM has announced that Rs.90,000 crore would be invested in the state’s industrial sector to tackle the worsening unemployment problem. Pandhe agrees: “We realise that Bengal needs industries to tackle the issue. But social justice cannot be sacrificed.”
Pandhe refused to comment on the role of Buddhadeb in this issue, saying that “if I have to say anything about him, I will raise it at the party forum.” He, however, indicated that CITU wanted Bengal to be ‘workers’ friendly, not ‘industry’ friendly.” Recently, CITU submitted a memorandum on rampant “violation of labour laws in the state, not merely in the IT sector but also with regard to minimum wages and industrial disputes. Warns Pandhe, “Just because it’s a Left Front government, we will not keep quiet.”
Speaking to the media a few months ago, Buddhadeb said that “unfortunately, some of our friends fail to understand the situation. They don’t have the vision. They feel we have achieved enough.” The CM was referring to the attitudes of the trade unions, and electoral partners, who too have been against the CM’s “unilateral decisions on the issue of industrialisation.” The RSP MP, Abani Roy, flayed the CPI(M) for “ignoring the front partners.” He explains, “The blue print for industrialisation was expected to be discussed at a Left Front committee.”
However, Buddhadeb has continued to push ahead with his initiatives. Remarks a CPI(M) politburo member, “In recent times, West Bengal has managed to pool in big ticket investments in IT and steel sectors.” The CM has announced that Rs.90,000 crore would be invested in the state’s industrial sector to tackle the worsening unemployment problem. Pandhe agrees: “We realise that Bengal needs industries to tackle the issue. But social justice cannot be sacrificed.”
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
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