It was nice to find Mr B saha giving expression to his apprehensions/suggestions from far away Norwich, UK, relating to the current efforts of the WB govt towards accelerating the industrialisation drive undertaken in the state.
The common story doing the rounds even today that the communists opposed or were not enthusiastic about the setting up of industries in the state for the last 30/40 years should be viewed in the backdrop of the systematic deprivation at the hands of the powerful central govt. in granting licences for setting up industries as well as discreetly discouraging prospective enterpreneurs since the mid-50's.
If the general level of consciousness of the people of WB relating to their fundamental rights is a bit high, why should one choose to frown on them? If the workers demand something beyond the capacity of the management of a particular company, the problem can ordinarily be resolved through a process of workers' participation in the management and appropriate negotiations. However, if the central govt thought it fit to teach the people of WB a lesson by stifling the industrial growth for a long period citing labour troubles, could it be regarded a prudent approach? This resulted in the poor utilisation of the vast army of skilled workers which adversely affected the country's GDP for nearly 30 years.
If the state govt overlooked the concerns/sentiments of a section of land owners, the same has to be settled amicably for a bigger cause.
