New Delhi :
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday welcomed the SC verdict on Singur land deal. Stressing on the fact that West Bengal remains industry-friendly, Banerjee added that she can die in peace after this verdict.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the 1000-acre land deal after finding fault with the land acquisition process, the apex court ordered that the acquired land be returned to the cultivators within 12 weeks.
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Here is what West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said on the Singur verdict:
#I had dreamt of this SC verdict for so long, for the people of Singur. Now I can die in peace.
#Will call for a strategy meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 PM: WB CM on SC decision on Singur land deal
#This is a landmark victory after we thought of the new name for State of WB. Very happy with the decision: WB CM
#I am remembering those people who made sacrifices fighting for this: WB CM on SC decision on Singur land deal
#We waited for ten years for this judgement. It is victory of the farmers: Mamata Banerjee.
#West Bengal is the final industrial destination, keep that in mind, says WB CM Mamata Banerjee
