Singur issue: WB CPI(M) gives report to party central panel

The West Bengal unit of CPI(M) presented its report on Singur land acquisition issue before the party's central committee, which is in session, beginning today, and it is expected to be discussed over the next two days, sources said.
Apart from this, the party will discuss the issue of Kashmir unrest, alleged atrocities on Dalits and the September 2 general strike and implementation of party plenum decisions.
"The state unit presented the report which is expected to be discussed over the next two days," a source said.
The Supreme Court had on August 31 termed as "illegal and void" the acquisition of 1,053 acres of land by the CPI(M)-led Left Front government in West Bengal for Tata Motors' Nano project in Singur by ordering restoration of land to farmers who will retain the compensation received.

Reacting to the decision, the party Politburo had on September 2 blamed the Land Acquisition Act 1894, saying the land was acquired under the law which "did not protect farmers adequately".
The anti-land acquisition protests became one of the principal reasons behind the fall of the 34-year-old Left front government in West Bengal in 2011.

"The party Politburo has already stated its position on the issue in a statement," the source said.
Meanwhile, another source said the party will support the call given by Dalit Swabhiman Sangharsh, a forum of Left-backed and Dalit bodies, for a nationwide protest against Centre over the issue of alleged atrocities against the community members.

"This, however, is not a party programme," the source added.
The central committee is also expected to review implementation of party plenum by state units during the meeting which will conclude on Monday.