A section of the CPI(M) leadership is also peeved at Tata’s threat to withdraw from the state. “How can they leave after going so far with the project,” asked party MP Hannan Mollah.
“The Government so far had adopted a soft approach while dealing with agitators. The Durgapur Expressway was blocked for 20 days, employees working at the plant had been beaten up. Now the Government will act tough. And that is what the CM will tell the Tatas,” a senior Minister told The Indian Express.