India, Nov. 5 -- Nearly two decades after the Tata Nano project was forced to exit Singur following a prolonged farmers' agitation, the West Bengal government is looking to revive industrial activity in the politically significant area, with Ashok Leyland emerging as a potential investor.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said his government had held preliminary discussions with commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland about a possible investment in Singur.

However, he made it clear that the state would not rush into signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) merely to generate publicity.

No repeat of Singur Land Acquisition row

The proposed investment comes against the backdrop of one of Bengal's most contentious indu...