Keep politics out of business: Bengal Inc

Bengal Inc wants politics to be kept out of business by the new government that will be decided in the ongoing Assembly polls in West Bengal as they believe the prosperity of the state has taken a beating on account of political differences and issues.

"The administration should exercise control so that business can function without any influence by political parties. Development should be on merit and free from political considerations," Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Director General P Roy told PTI.

A similar view was expressed by Indian Chamber of Commerce President Jayanta Roy.

"It is advisable for ruling and Opposition parties to continue to have dialogue and resolve differences through discussions. If the conflict between the ruling and Opposition party continues, the state is going to suffer in future also," he said.

"In democracy, the Opposition has a major responsibility of contributing toward the growth of the state and to keep political differences aside in the larger interest," Roy said.

The business community was not keen to take sides and wanted their agenda on a fast track, whichever political party formed the new government.

The chairman of the Ruia Group, Pawan K Ruia, said, "All political parties in West Bengal should work toward making an atmosphere conducive to industrial growth and investment, which will make industrialists to invest in the state."