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Subham Ghosh, Singur

Born February 4, 1995

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Subham Ghosh, Singur
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The only child of a farmer, Subham smiles shyly at the suggestion that he is spoilt. “Maybe a little bit,” he admits but quickly adds, “but it hasn’t made me irresponsible”. His father Subhash Ghosh lost several acres of farmland to the controversial Tata Motors’ Nano factory which was built here in 2006. “I remember one day there were lots of people out on the streets fighting. There was police everywhere, charging at everyone with sticks. I was returning from school. My friends and I ran back home taking a different route.” But Subham now wants to move on.

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What I want to be

I haven’t decided, but I like history so something connected with that.

My idea of India

A place where people have the power to voice their opinions no matter how small they are; where the poor can rise up against the oppression of the privileged.

What religion means to me

I don’t consciously think about religion, but am happy that in Singur, Hindus and Muslims live together harmoniously.

Who I will vote for

Don’t know yet...actually I can’t really give that away.

What makes me angry

I don’t get angry too often; I believe any situation can be worked out peacefully.

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What money means to me

Money is important, but pride is more important. 

I am most proud of

The fact that my parents stood up and protested when our land was being taken over.

What I can’t live without

Food. That’s why farming is so important. I will not lose touch with farming even if I pursue a different profession.

My idol

I have many, one is Subh­as Bose.

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