Industry welcomes change of guard in West Bengal

Industry captains welcomed the political change in West Bengal which saw the end of 34 years of the LeftFront rule and resounding victory for the Trinamool-Congress alliance in thestate.

RP Goenka, chairman emeritus of RPG Enterprises said, "Itwas another example of what Bengal thinkstoday, others will think tomorrow. By all means a great moment fordemocracy".

"I heartily congratulate Mamata Banerjee in socourageously passing her 'agnipariksha' (baptism by fire)," he said.

"This is not the time to ask her what she can do forus, but to tell her what we can do to help West Bengal regain lost glory",he said.

Vice-chairman of RPG Enterprises Sanjiv Goenka said, "Whatwas been expected by many for some time has happened. Along with MamataBanerjee, democracy has triumphed in our state and 2011 voting is an eye-openerto the rest of the world".

"Now it is time for business to take its best stepforward and help our new leader to build a better Bengal".

Chairman of Ambuja Realty Harsh Neotia said, "It isevident that people have reposed faith in Mamata Banerjee's promise".

"Now that political uncertainty plaguing the state isover, it is time that we once again regain the confidence of the investors andpush ahead for growth and development. We will look foward to make our humbleeffort in helping Bengal to rise to greaterheights", he said.

Bengal Chamber and Bengal National Chamber also hailed thechange which took place in the state.