As expected Kisenji has become a hot potato to handle while Left is claiming him to have a TMC lineage Ms Banerjee is lobbing the ball back to left court claiming them to be the sympathizers. Is he a mythical character like superman, a non state actor or a mercenary?

Probably a combination of all. Just like CIA raised Taliban with logistics being supported by ISI Similarly these characters are propped up by all parties from time to time as Bhindranwala was the protégé of Ms Gandhi or GNLF was courted by BJP.

I think mismanagement and harassment of innocent provides the fodder. The instant power to nobody gives a new high. Some take to extortion and easy life as ULFA is said to have done. Others are used as a disposable razor as suicide bombers have been used by Taliban or LTTE.

I often wonder how long state can keep Lalgarh sanitized. As soon as the central forces leave, ghosts of violence will again take over tiring the state machinery and terrorizing the public.

Political settlement along with grass root genuine contact and inclusive benefits of central fund may provide long term dividend. But with all eyes on short term dividends, do we have the political will to go for the juggler. I have my doubts.