Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Nitin Nabin Promises Investment-Friendly Climate, Targets TMC’s Bengal Record
Nitin Nabin said West Bengal should become a better place for businesses to invest.
He claimed that more than 6,700 companies closed during the previous Trinamool Congress government.
He said the new BJP government wants to create jobs and help young people start businesses.
Nabin described young people as possible job creators, not only job seekers.
He encouraged them to work patiently instead of looking for shortcuts.
He also said students should learn more about sports, literature and the arts.
He supported adding these subjects to schools.
The report does not include a response from the Trinamool Congress to his claims.
BJP president Nitin Nabin promised an investment-friendly climate in West Bengal to revive industry and create jobs.
Nabin alleged that more than 6,700 companies shut down during the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule.
He said the BJP government would promote entrepreneurship, youth employment and fresh investment after taking office in May.
Nabin urged young people to pursue perseverance, entrepreneurship and job creation rather than shortcuts.
He also supported greater emphasis on sports, literature and arts in schools alongside holistic education.
- Who
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin, speaking about the BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- Nabin promised an investment-friendly environment and outlined plans focused on industry, employment, entrepreneurship and youth development.
- When
- September 28; he referred to the change of government on May 4.
- Where
- At the Yuva Samvad Conclave near Chinar Park in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- He said the measures were intended to revive industrial activity, attract investment, create employment and support young people.
BJP and Nitin Nabin’s Position
Reported TMC-Era Perspective
Industrial record
BJP and Nitin Nabin’s Position
Nabin alleged that more than 6,700 companies closed in West Bengal during the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule and said the BJP would create an investment-friendly climate.
Reported TMC-Era Perspective
The report provides no response from the Trinamool Congress to Nabin’s allegation or an alternative explanation for the company closures.
Youth and employment
BJP and Nitin Nabin’s Position
Nabin said the new BJP government would attract investment, create employment and encourage young people to become entrepreneurs and job providers.
Reported TMC-Era Perspective
The report does not include a competing TMC position on employment, entrepreneurship or the BJP’s proposed approach.
- Speaker
- Nitin Nabin, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party
- State
- West Bengal
- Companies cited
- More than 6,700 companies allegedly shut down over the last 10–15 years
- Previous government
- The Trinamool Congress, which Nabin said governed the state for 15 years
- New government
- A BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Youth priorities
- Employment, entrepreneurship and job creation
- Education proposal
- Greater emphasis on sports, literature and arts in schools