
With 85% of the Nano plant complete, it was the only tangible, visible project. That's gone.
Buddha's entire emphasis has been on inviting investment, promoting industry. Singur ghost will haunt him at every forum on industry. The fact that Nano was a global, not just an Indian, story has added to the damage.
First time in over three decades, CPM's political clout rendered ineffective in the state
What next
Buddha will have to fast forward Jindal Steel Plant, several other integrated steel projects, Bengal aerotropolis project (air port and industrial park), IT and Bio-tech, food processing units.
Growing dissent in CPM as they see a weakened Chief Minister; Mamata supporters smell blood