Politicians should first see what they have done for the state?

By Sanjeev Shekhar
The remark of the Chief Minister, Sibu Soren on Tatas has drawn flak from the citizens and common people in the state capital of Jharkhand for reasons galore. Firstly the remark was not a sensible one considering his stature, and secondly the remark on a particular industrial house came as a rude shock for all those investors willing to commission their projects here.

“This man has been doing politics on sentiments. He is well aware about the people of this state that they are simple and could be befooled emotionally. This is why he speaks regarding tribal rights, land and other things related to the aboriginals here,” stated a high-level corporate executive. He candidly said that Jharkhand is reeling in the backwaters of development only because the tribal leaders here are the greatest enemy of this state, and they do not want development because once they become aware, the tribal politics would go into the back burner, the executive opined.

The reaction of the officials was in response to the statement of the chief minister, Sibu Soren, who reportedly said in Jamshedpur on November 9 that the Tatas are the greatest enemy of Jharkhand. Soren went on to add that the company has done precious little for the betterment of people here after taking away their land for the project. Such things would not be tolerated anymore, Soren threatened.

Another major steel plant official on being contacted said that the nonchalant attitude of the leaders is reflected for the short term gain in politics. “This man has been of revolutionary mind. He has always fought against the capitalist forces. How can he encourage the investors in the state? In fact he has not accused Tatas but has castigated the investors in general and has given a message that whosever fails to toe the line of politicians will have to pay heavily if they want to operate in this state,” the top level company official of the steel & power industry said.

Politicians in Jharkhand should analyze, as to what they have done with this state, observed the lawyer of the High Court. In the past eight years, they have not done anything constructive and could never boost the industries of any form. Under such a situation they do not have the right to speak against the major steel player who has created a history of sorts in recent times with acquisition of Corus and launching of Nano car.

“The politicians of this state should be taken to task by public and should be made accountable as to what they have done till now except for indulging in self aggrandizements,” said Pratyush, the Mathematician.

Sanjeev Shekhar
Media Consultant/Journalist/PR