Before this incident, Buddhadeb was our hero. We were dreaming about new west Bengal, with full of good industries, as like Gujrat, Maharastra. In WB most of the lands are fertile and it is difficult to get large amount of infertile land together at a single place. We have to sacrifice only 1-2% of agricultural land for industry. I belong to a farmer family and my home is in a village. We have 20 bighas of land, and I know that by depending only on agriculture one cannot lead life in a decent way. Very little profit comes from land. Therefore, it would be better if someone from the farmer family get job in industry. Same thing happens in Gujrat and Maharastra. All the developed nations are built on Industry. Therefore, for Industry we need to acquire land. Now here is a point to discuss, if we take land from farmers, what they will do? Not all of the farmers can get job in industry. Some young and educated villagers can get job. Even if they get job, it will take 3-4yrs to start such industry. By that time what will they do? In my opinion, Government/Industry should ensure their future by providing double of the land price in addition of monthly help, which can be Rs. 500/per bigha/per month until the farmers get job in that industry. I think then these farmers will be happy and their future will be secured. What happened in Nandigram that is really shameful. The govet did not have any prior information about the provocation by Trinomul and Naxals. If a group of mob attacks police with bombs and bullets then police should have right to fire. Few days%u2019 back one police officer was beaten and killed by agitated mob. You have to remember that for the last 2-3 months there was no rule/law in Nandigram and some of the villagers were homeless because of trinomul, and naxalas attack. Therefore, in this situation there was no option other than sending police. After all incidents, if we through CPIM and Buddhadeb out and bring Trinomul and Naxal with Mamata as CM, then do you think they will do good for WB? I do not think they have such capabilities. All the Trinomul leaders change the color of their feather according to the weather. BJP / Congress could be another option, but they do not have any power in WB. BJP (without mandiur issue) is a very good party for running govt. In their time in centre, they began globalization and open market concept. Now all people are following this. So, in this situation we have to support Buddhadeb and plz don%u2019t be provoked by trinomul and naxals, as they don%u2019t want any development in WB.
RE:the real issue
by Saptarshi Duari on Mar 18, 2007 11:24 PM Permalink
So you are sure that the concerned company will absorb all of the farmers who gave their land?? Forget & get ready to work as a "slave" under some contracter!! Mostly these greedy companies will bring work force from ouside, who will stay as permanent workers of the company! Rest from here will be absorbed in casual basis under some agencies! For the past few years we , living in an industrial city have seen & experienced, what the much hyped "industrialisation" is all about. The concerned "permanent staffs" will be paid as much as Rs30000/- will those under the agencies a mere Rs3000/-.And did you see what the CBI got from the CPIM supporters? SEE today's ANANDABAZAR! You cannot support the "killers" for the sake of TATAS!!!!
RE:the real issue
by hiral joshi on Mar 19, 2007 02:55 AM Permalink
Dear friend dont put aside the facts of presence of CPI/M cadre during the incident and they did firing too. Just to blame it on Naxals or Trinamool is hypocrisy. BJP is very good party atleast they are not hypcrites. See in any BJP ruled state never any opposition party worker harrassed or killed. They dont do politics of Vendetta. They have hardcore elements and they are extreme on many issues but for national interest that vigour is required. BJP is ruling in Gujarat since 1996 and state has seen good progress. WB people has to think outside the box. CPI has ditched sickle by killing farmers now turn will come of ditching hammer (the workers-labours)
RE:the real issue
by M Costa on Mar 18, 2007 10:07 PM Permalink
A budding cannot thrive on agriculture alone,it needs modern projects,and consequent land acquisitions,where else,the poor farmers are always the targets,because most of them are illiterate,and easily manipulated by the Govt. What happened in Nandigram was revolution,just like in the days of the Raj. In a democracy Govt has no bussiness to impose decisions with the barrel of a gun.
