"West Bengal is full of anti-socials and a lack of opportunities. It's Waste Bangal now, thanks to your CM." This is what we, Bengalis, hear from our fellow Indians from other states whenever we interact with them on social media or face-to-face, not to mention the innumerable taunting and teasing that follow. But what exactly led to this so-called 'waste' of a state? Well, I've a theory.