West Bengal battling defamation for political reasons, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a business conclave in Kolkata, emphasizing West Bengal's potential as an investment destination despite ongoing defamation campaigns. She highlighted the state's growth in the IT sector, semiconductor hub ambitions, and MSME development, citing examples like ONGC's establishment and JSW Energy's power plant. Banerjee also spoke about plans for temples and tourism expansion, while emphasizing her government's commitment to unity and peace. Prominent industrialists present at the summit lauded her efforts, but the state BJP criticized her administration's economic policies.