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Adhir Slams Buddhadeb's Singur Policy: "Wanted Industry, But Path Was Wrong"
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News18•24-09-2026, 21:22
Adhir Slams Buddhadeb's Singur Policy: "Wanted Industry, But Path Was Wrong"
- •Veteran Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury campaigned for the Rejinagar by-election on Lakshmi Puja day, braving the rain.
- •Chowdhury addressed various issues including government employee DA, industry, NCPI, BJP, Adani, and Tata.
- •He stated, "Buddhadeb wanted industry, but the path was wrong. We opposed establishing industry by forcibly acquiring land and still stand by that."
- •Adhir alleged that the biggest extortion from industrialists is done by the government, forcing them to pay donations.
- •Campaigning for the Rejinagar assembly by-election is intensifying as the date approaches, with Adhir's rain-soaked campaign adding to the fervor.
Key Questions Answered
Adhir Chowdhury stated that while former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee wanted to bring industry to Singur, the path he took was wrong because they opposed establishing industry through the forcible acquisition of land.
Adhir Chowdhury campaigned for Congress candidate Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi in the Kashipur area of Rejinagar amidst the rain.
Adhir Chowdhury asserted that government employees should not be deprived of their rights and that their dues must be paid, noting that the Congress party has consistently advocated for them.
