FUTURE OF INDUSTRILISATION IN W.B.

There is a common opinion that Left movement of W.B. made this state backward in industrialization. The trade union movements forced the industrialist to shift their industry out of Bengal. It is true to say that ideology of class struggle of left politics marked the industrialist anti- labor. At the same time, the capitalists were also scared, as they were friendly to Congress. The work of land-reform made left front popular among rural land-less population who had no right on the land during Congress rule. At the same time, made sections of people foe, whose land was taken for ‘barga’.   

 

The central – state relationship was not congenial for getting central sanctions.  It was not easy for the W.B. Govt. to get sanctions for the projects of Haldia and Bakreshwar. In spite of any vital industrial investment in the state, left-front government came into power for the 7^th. time with an absolute majority. As per their election manifestation the left government focused on industrialization to generate employment. By this time, the left leadership realized ‘Capital’ has no cast and without its investment into industry, there is no scope to generate employment.  But all the parties in left- front were not ready to accept the process of industrialization; even the party members of CPIM were not well equipped for pursuing people where land was acquired for factories.  Knowing fully well that Bengali as a whole are sentimental to land  and comfortable in their present status, the opposition took no time to capitalize the sentiment  against CPIM and succeeded.  After a long period, a boon in industrializations was anticipated.  Increasing market in rural Bengal, cheap and quality labor, and liberalized approach of the left government made Industrialist eager to invest in this state. But the possibility comes to an end with a motto to irradiate CPIM from Bengal because, in spite of its vices, successful implementation of ‘industrialization policy’, could keep the ruling party for another 30 years to rule.

The peculiar characteristics of Bengalis is that they feel proud to condemn themselves, happy to criticize others and last of all put blame on to the authority, as the case may be, by ignoring his responsibility.  It is not the failure or success of any particular government in terms of development, unless the people really want so.  When the spot light of industrial investment is on Gujrat, the critics of this state happy to see it as the failure of Left government but don’t see the motivation of Gujraties as a whole on the issue of development of their state.  It is a curse of Bengal that Left government of W.B took two decades to resolve its stand, after fall of Soviet, over capitalism.  The effort should be started earlier.  Still there is a little hope; the market will force the investors to come forward if present political turmoil comes to an end.            

BENGAL POLITICS

Rise of Smt. Mamata Banerjee was at the cost of Congress.  As a result of inner politics a section  in congress proposed her as the president of Pradesh Congress Committee. As refused by the high command they formed TMC under the leadership of Smt. Banerjee. Actually, she wanted her supremacy in the party beyond the power of high command. Her clean image in comparison to contemporary leadership made her popular among congress-men. 

During the tenure of left front, the colonial attitude and lifestyle of some of the leaders and workers of the left parties made the common men away from them.  The apathy and grievances against CPI(M) made some section of people inclined towards Smt. Mamata Banerjee. Her simple life style and fighting attitude against CPI(M), who sometimes claimed to be real communist, made her popular within a short time. Allergy in red colour made her a branded rival of CPI(M). To show her hatred in red, she never touches liker tea.  On the contrary to gain more popularity she took up the slogans of the left and intensified her land based politics which was the main weapon of CPI(M) for its popularity.  But her restless attitude and unstable political alliance with the national parties barred her to come in power of W.B.  

In the present political scenario the Congress has no other option but to stick with Mamata, knowing fully well that, they will be thrown away in the dustbin, if the desired victory is attend by her. On the contrary, if she could not win the election, they will be stamped as a betrayer.  Past experience of BJP and other alliances in the episode of Nandigram and Singur indicate same fate for Congress.  At present she needs the help of Sri Pranab Mukherjee and Planning Commission for showcasing her various railway projects for drawing popular votes in her favour.  There is every possibility to relinquish her office after attaining the post of CM, as she desires, to show that her party is not hankering for power.  Actually, it will be difficult for her to fulfill commitments made when industrial growth rate shows negative trained and public investors not shown their interest to invest in her projects.  Eventually, it will be easier for her to blame the central government for their incompetence.

The result of forthcoming assembly election is crucial for not only W.B. but also for the Congress. It is fact that people of Bengal is more emotional than pragmatic. Most of the privileged urban Bengalis made up their mind in the morning with a glimpse of head line stores in print media as well as to watch news on TV.  Unfortunately, both the media have been polarized distinctly.  Where there is a huge wave of ‘parivartan’ established successfully by the media, it is difficult to predict how the intelligentsia of Bengal will act.  But last two years experience may be helpful for the urban Bengalis to cast their vote.                   

IPL & SOURAV GANGULY

We have to admit that the owners of IPL will invest on ‘wining horse’. It is a part of business.  Cricketers have agreed to auction them on market price. Saurav Ganguly fixed his minimum bidding rate which was much higher than it was determined earlier. If the bidders don’t agree to purchase him in that rate they can’t be blamed.  The issue should not be judged on emotional ground. He is a good fighter through out his carrier. His contribution in Indian cricket could not be auctioned. He is not at the mercy of the multi billionaires who made this game to make their money. Dada, cricket lovers are with you.  We salute your fighting spirit.  

IT IS TO BELIEVE........

The colonial attitude and lifestyle of some of the leaders and workers of the left parties made the common men away from them.  The apathy and grievances against CPIM made some section of people inclined towards Smt. Mamata Banerjee.  The simple life style and fighting attitude of Smt. Banerjee, who sometimes claimed to be real communist made her popular within a short time. Allergy in red colour made her a branded rival of CPIM. To show her hatred in red, she never touches liker tea.  On the contrary to gain more popularity she took up the slogans of the left and intensified her land based politics which was the main weapon of CPIM for its popularity.  This is the high for the anti communist force, backed by the capitalist and imperialistic, to strike out CPIM.  It is a heard time for CPIM to regain faith of the people who elected them in seven consecutive elections.  At the same time the party has to counter the opponent politically. They have to stick on the principles and to fight for the people against price rise, corruption and deceitful propaganda by consolidating its own strength.

The duo character of Smt. Banerjee is being exposed as she has claimed herself as a pro-people and working for the interest of capitalist by without raising her voice against the issues of price rise and colossal scams of her own government.  Her only motto is to irradiate CPIM from Bengal, so no one should be here to hold ‘red-flag’.

It is to believe that the people of W.B. will stay with the left if they could rectify themselves and come closer to the people.