The condition of the people effected with diseases produced by this fatal pesticide is really disheartening. In those areas, people are effected by many mysterious diseases, children born with defects in different parts of the body, increased number of handicapped children born, increased number of cancer victims, children with cerebral palsy, and lot more.
The fight against endosulfan had been going on for sometime now. Lots of stirkes and protests has been held. Recently, representatives from Kerala, including Govt representatives had talked to the Central Govt about banning it in the country. The reply of the Central Govt was really interesting. They said, since this problem hasn't been reported, and no complaints have been lodged from other states, they won't be going for a ban. And, if more complaints arise, then the medical aspect of this pesticide will be studied thoroughly, and the option to ban will be considered. The Indian Prime Minister even supported the pesticide in many international events. The motive to support corporates at the cost of people's sufferings is quite ridiculuos from the part of our Govt.
Even in the trial in the Supreme Court, the Govt pleader argued in support of endosulfan. But, atlast, the people got justice. The people arn't sure whether the legal would be enough to prevent its manufacture and usage. But, neverthless, we hope its usage will cease, and lot of generations will be saved.
The Supreme Court, in its verdict, also says that, the unused quantity of endosulfan present currently in the country may be exported, with proper supervision and safety measures. I don't agree with that. We know the ill-effects of it. I don't think its right to harm another country knowingly. In my opinion, proper measures must be taken for its safe dispoposal. It must be eradicated from this earth for ever and ever.
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