Moving a step forward, Indian Finance Minister, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee said that he will talk to the West Bengal government on the issue of land allocation to Wipro and Infosys to retain IT majors in the state.

During a press release, Finance Minister said, "It is unfortunate. It does not convey a good signal. I will talk to state government to see if land is provided to the companies."

He also ensured that the IT majors will provide jobs to at least 5,000 to 10,000 youths in the state.

Two Maoists were killed and two other were arrested in an encounter with the combined forces in West Bengal's West Midnapore district. The incident took place, when the state police forces along with CRPF were holding a march in the forest areas of Kadasol.

According to State Inspector General (Law and Order), Surajit Kar Purakayastha, “Two Maoists were killed in the firing and two squad members were arrested by the central forces today (Wednesday). No one from the security forces was injured in the gun battle.”