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Mamata urged to end agitation in Singur

NEW DELHI: Seeking immediate solution to the crisis plaguing Tata’s ambitious Nano project at Singur in West Bengal, former presidents of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) have warned that any setback to the project would not only affect India’s growth but also hit the country’s image in the global arena.

Urging all parties involved in the imbroglio to resolve the current impasse and let the Tata project move forward, former managing director of Maruti Suzuki Jagdish Khattar said: “The project at Singur would not only lead to development of West Bengal but also produce a new demand centre for local produce and agricultural products.”

According to R. Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, “The Nano is certainly a flagship project and its withdrawal would adversely affect not only the image of the State but also of the country. It is imperative that all political parties come together now and arrive at a solution.”

Similarly, Hero Honda Motors Chairman Brijmohan Munjal said it would be really unfortunate if circumstances continued in this manner and the Tatas were forced to pull out.

Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj has expressed his dismay over the situation and urged Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee to end her agitation.

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