It is a matter of grave concern which cannot be resolved by renouncing awards, flaying the CM and asking him to resign. What is the alternative in WB? Of all people, definitely not Mamata Banerjee, a crass and uncouth personality, who can convert the entire Calcutta to a slum and WB can soon vie for the most backward state award. Industrialization is necessary for WB and must be done in a planned way. Having lived out of the state for several years but making it a point to visit every quarter I have noticed the changing attitude in people...I see educated youth to the uneducated labourer all labouring in Maharashtra and Karnataka doing different jobs and earning money. Many of them own land and property back home but that is not enough to survive as they say. When a nation moves from agriculture to services it is not possible to take everyone along....so manufacturing is a necessary mediatory step. I understand the pride of being independent and the pain of giving away land...we need to work out better deals, rehabilitate people and carry everyone along. Capitalism laced with socialism is the need of the hour. Will the Bengali intelligentsia stand up to the situation!!
