Left walks out,Singur bill passed

The Bill was passed by a voice vote after the opposition Left Front staged a walkout,protesting against the haste in which the Bill was passed. We are not opposed to the intent but the undue haste in which it was passed because we believe if challenged in law courts,it will be declared ultra-vires and that will not serve the purpose of the farmers, Surya Kanta Mishra,Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly,said.

During the debate,former minister for land and land reforms Abdur Rezaq Mollah congratulated Mamata for the bill but also warned that if she did a hasty job,she would be in trouble.

Minister for Commerce and Industries Partha Chatterjee countered that the Bill was prepared in accordance with provisions of the law.

The Bill will now go to the Governor who will seek the law departments advice on whether it will go to the President for her consent.