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KOLKATA: The External Affairs Minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday asked the West Bengal Chief Minister Mr Buddhadev Bhattacharjee to tread the path required to be followed in participatory democracy.

Stating that factories and roads could not be built in the skies, Mr Mukherjee said that land was required for this, for which the State government should share the roadmap prepared by the industry and commerce department with all responsible members of society.

Speaking at the annual general meeting of Merchants' Chamber of Commerce here, Mr Mukherjee said, "We must follow this path."

Mr Mukherjee's statements assume significance in the light of recent setbacks received by the CPI (M) in panchayat polls in Nandigram and Singur where land acquisition has emerged as a burning issue.

"After our experience in Singur and Nandigram, we must be careful and come out with a proper rehabilitation package," Mr Bhattacharjee said. - PTI

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