CALCUTTA. Mar 2: Import of Jamdani saree* from Bangladesh would adversely affect artisans tn West Bengali who produced the same sarees and render them jobless, CP1-M MI.A, Pamuil.il Maji, said today, reports PTI.

Opposing the union budget which encouraged Import of Jamdani sarces Majf said during the mention hour in the state assembly, we cannot support it. The artisans in our state arc producing a good number of Jamdani sarces which are also comparatively cheaper.

If il was essential to import Jamadanl sarces, then 11 should be done on a reciprocal basis, he said, adding, we have already lodged our protest against this decision with the centra! government.