The commies seem to be angels in front of her. Why don't bongs vote for national parties like Congress or BJP.
The communists had the stronghold in Bengal due to successful land reform. Atleast one-two generations didnt change their loyalties even during blackdays of Jyoti basu. When Budda tried to bring some change this mad lady spoilt everything.
It's tradition in Bengal that they dont like to be under control of Delhi It was true during the Sultans or Mughals. People here (at least educated) think of Cong or BJP representatives get selected here they will just remain puppet of their bosses in Delhi instead of bothering about local demand. Budda's economic policy had nothing to do with communism. It was practical and progressive. Only bit of Investment we saw in Information Tech in Sector V kolkata was due to him. He had also managed to bring Tata Nano project in Singur. Now Nano is gone; people who gave land as well as who didnt- all are suffering; Mamata has almost driven out Infosys, ABG has moved out of Haldia, Jindal is no more interested in their proposed steel plant,No chemical hub, no nuclear power project......we are just counting..... While Didi is busy with different ceremonies, fairs and painting Kolkata blue...