Thiruvananthapuram:The Council for Ban on Pesticides, a joint platform of around 20 various organizations, has called on all political parties to vouch for an effective ban on use of dangerous pesticides in their election manifestos ahead of the assembly polls.
The demand was raised during a day-long protest by the activists in front of the residence of CM Oommen Chandy , alleging the government has succumbed to threats from pesticide companies and has stopped the food and safety commissioner from conducting inspections to check excessive use of pesticides in vegetables and other food items.
The council has also decided to launch a state-wide rally from Kasargod on February 1, to spread awareness against the use of pesticides and to gather public support on the need for political parties to make clear in their manifestos their commitment to reduce use of chemicals on crops. The rally will conclude at Thiruvananthapuram Gandhi Park on February 14.
The demand was raised during a day-long protest by the activists in front of the residence of CM Oommen Chandy , alleging the government has succumbed to threats from pesticide companies and has stopped the food and safety commissioner from conducting inspections to check excessive use of pesticides in vegetables and other food items.
The council has also decided to launch a state-wide rally from Kasargod on February 1, to spread awareness against the use of pesticides and to gather public support on the need for political parties to make clear in their manifestos their commitment to reduce use of chemicals on crops. The rally will conclude at Thiruvananthapuram Gandhi Park on February 14.
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