Renewed Protests At Tata Nano Plant in Orissa

Fresh protests have struck again at the Singur plant for Tata Nano in Orissa. It is feared that the current protests from the political opposition against the land seizures may threaten the probable launch of Tata Nano in India. The much awaited world's cheapest car has been under threat from all corners ever since it made its debut at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008.


The input costs have escalated including steel and rubber prices. Moreover, the interest rates for car loans have hiked thrice due to rising inflation. However, the biggest threats from the land owners in Orissa continue to loom over the Nano project.

Government has acquired about 1000 acres of land from the farmers for the Nano project. Some of the farmers allege that they did not receive their dues which were promised by the government as compensation in lieu of the land. Moreover, 400 acres of the land is still being claimed by the farmers who do not wish to claim the compensation but ask for the land itself. Fresh protests at the Singur plant have struck again and one of the countless fights between the farmers and the police at Singur has begun again. Presumably, the farmers gain their support from the communist opposition which were routed in May elections.

source:cartradeindia