Governor briefed about Nandigram

Kolkata, Nov 7 (UNI) West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi today expressed deep concern at the recent developments in Nandigram and said he was closely monitoring the situation.

In a release here, the Governor said he was apprised of the situation by Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhatacharjee and Home Secretary Prasad Ranjan Ray.

Mr Gandhi said he had received reports alleging violence and divisive activities by the outsiders in the district and added that he had brought these reports to the notice of the state government and the Centre.

Mr Gandhi also sympathised with the victims' families and hoped the Nandigram situation would be normalised soon.

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