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Suvendu Adhikari Blames Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s Land Acquisition Policy for West Bengal’s Industrial Decline
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:17 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on November 5 attributed the state’s declining industrial prospects to the forcible land acquisition policies implemented during former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s tenure.
On November 5, West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari publicly blamed the state’s falling industrial prospects on the forcible land acquisition policies carried out during former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s regime. Adhikari said that the aggressive acquisition of land for industrial projects had deterred investors and stifled growth.
The statement came amid growing concerns over West Bengal’s lagging industrial output compared to other states. Adhikari highlighted that the legacy of these policies has left a lasting impact on the business environment, making it difficult for new enterprises to set up.
Industry bodies and opposition parties have echoed the call for reforms, urging the government to adopt more investor‑friendly land acquisition procedures. The Chief Minister’s remarks are seen as a critique of the previous Left Front government’s approach to industrial development.
Adhikari’s comments are expected to influence the state’s upcoming industrial policy framework, with a focus on easing land acquisition norms and improving the overall investment climate.
The statement came amid growing concerns over West Bengal’s lagging industrial output compared to other states. Adhikari highlighted that the legacy of these policies has left a lasting impact on the business environment, making it difficult for new enterprises to set up.
Industry bodies and opposition parties have echoed the call for reforms, urging the government to adopt more investor‑friendly land acquisition procedures. The Chief Minister’s remarks are seen as a critique of the previous Left Front government’s approach to industrial development.
Adhikari’s comments are expected to influence the state’s upcoming industrial policy framework, with a focus on easing land acquisition norms and improving the overall investment climate.