he recent award of Rs 765.78 crore in compensation to Tata Motors for the discontinued Singur Nano plant poses a significant challenge for the Trinamool Congress government, especially as it prepares for the upcoming Global Business Summit. This development comes at an inopportune moment for the government, as the Opposition, fueled by the recent arrest of another minister in a corruption case, has found a new point of attack against the Mamata Banerjee administration.
The Trinamool Congress had previously spearheaded a vigorous campaign against land acquisition for the Nano plant, ultimately leading to the Tatas’ withdrawal from the project. While this agitation had played a pivotal role in bringing the TMC to power and toppling the Left Front government, it now presents a dilemma as the ruling party strives to shed its anti-industry image.