Shocked, industry groups want CM to act

The decision of ABG group to end its operations in Haldia dock and pullout from Bengal shocked the industry groups in the state and has demanded actions so that a positive message is sent to the investors.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Indian (ASSOCHAM) in a press statement said ABG's group's exit from the state would not have any impact on the flow of investment in Bengal in the long run. At the same time, the chamber urged the Trinamool Congress government to set up a fact-finding committee to inquire into the incidents leading to the ABG's pull out from Haldia.

"The state government should not be delaying action against those who are taking law and order in their hands," said DS Rawat, ASSOCHAM secretary general, in a press statement.

Rawat said that by immediately setting up a fact-finding committee, the government can send a strong signal that the law abiding investors will be fully protected, encouraged and motivated. He further added that the need for setting up this transparent committee has been necessitated so that no one should have the doubt about the policies of the state government.

Deepak Jalan of Merchant Chamber of Commerce, termed the development shocking. "This is shocking for the industry. If ABG leaves Haldia, the port is bound to lose business as big cargo ships will be heading to nearby ports where mechanised loading-unloading is available. The state's image of anti-mechanisation will pull down its growth potential," he said.

Rajeev Singh, director general of Indian Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern and said, "We consider this as one of kind of incident. But the state government must tackle the issue in a strong manner."

Kallol Datta of Bengal Chamber of Commerce said, "It is unfortunate. ABG should have tried to resolve it through talks." He said the state government should focus on attracting big ticket investments, otherwise the state will be in a problem.

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