Bengal CM Signals Fresh Industrial Push at Singur
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government is in talks with Ashok Leyland to set up a plant at Singur. He said the state will do something for Singur, signalling a fresh push to bring industry to the area. No details on timing or investment were given.
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Context: Singur, in Hooghly district, drew national attention in 2006 to 2008 when a car factory project was dropped after protests over land acquisition. Ashok Leyland is a major Indian commercial vehicle maker, so its interest in the site matters for local jobs.
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