Adhikari attacks Trinamool, left; woos investors with 'anti-goonda' law pledge

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that the Left Front was known for its "hartals" (bandhs) and the Trinamool Congress attempted to turn the state into East Bangladesh as he assured investors that his government is committed to ensuring better law and order through the proposed "anti-goonda law" (Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026). He said the government will take stern action against anyone resorting to hooliganism or extortion targeting industrialists.

"Any attempt at hooliganism or extortion targeting industrialists in West Bengal will be dealt with an iron fist," Adhikari said while addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shyam Steel Group's integrated steel plant in Bankura's Mejia. The project, involving a proposed investment of ₹15,000 crore, marks another major investment in the state after Lux Cozi's ₹600 crore expansion project announced recently.

Highlighting the state government's industry outreach, Adhikari said the Adani Group has expressed interest in developing a seaport at Dadanpatra in East Midnapore after the Tajpur deep-sea port project was abandoned by the previous government due to land constraints. "After August 15, we will inaugurate another steel plant in Durgapur," he said.


He promised that the government would facilitate land acquisition and create an industry-friendly environment. The state would undertake all necessary infrastructure development for investors, while those investing more than ₹100 crore would be provided a single-window clearance system, he added.