End Singur agitation before talks: Buddha to Mamata

Gandhi, who called this meeting on Wednesday to end the deadlock over Tata Motors Nano plant, told reporters at the Raj Bhavan that the state government representatives had urged him to postpone the session by a few hours and 8220;I requested the opposition to consider it8221;.

Refuting this, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya said that the state government did not seek any postponment.

8220;I have now decided to hold the meeting at 4 pm,8221; he said. The meeting was earlier scheduled at 10 am.

The governor, who chose to preside over the meeting, but not to mediate, asked both the government and the opposition to come forward with an 8220;attitude of compromise and a spirit of reconciliation8221;.

The meeting has generated hopes about the future of Tata8217;s Nano car plant.

8220;I am pleased with both sides for reacting positively to my request to attend the meeting,8221; he said, adding he was appealing to the two parties to ensure the success of the talks.

8220;The opposition and the government came to me with expectations. I am hopeful of a solution 8230;without any compromise nothing can be achieved,8221; he said.